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Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion

CEFI’s key role is to coordinate, advocate and monitor financial inclusion activities including coordinating stakeholder dialogue towards responsible financial service delivery and service quality, encourage innovation and strengthen financial sector industry development.

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Financial Inclusion Quarterly Reports 2023

Measuring progress towards financial inclusion is important for policymakers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders. Quarterly reports can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of financial inclusion initiatives, the uptake of financial services by underserved populations, and the challenges that still need to be addressed.

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What we do

CEFI’S KEY INITIATIVES

THE NATIONAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGY

CEFI works with the government and other stakeholders to develop and implement a national strategy to increase financial inclusion in PNG

FINANCIAL EDUCATION

CEFI develops and implements financial education programs to help people in PNG improve their financial literacy and make informed decisions about money.

AGENT BANKING

CEFI supports the development of agent banking networks, which allow people in remote areas to access basic financial services through local agents.

DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

CEFI works to increase access to digital financial services, such as mobile money and electronic payments, in order to expand financial inclusion in PNG.

The Inclusive Green Finance Policy (IGFP) Project

The Inclusive Green Finance Policy (IGFP) Project was initiated in 25 June 2021 with the aim of greater understanding of climate resilience and inclusive green growth in PNG. IGFP marks the first step towards green finance in PNG, thereby facilitating future efforts to monitor, regulate, and promote green finance flows in the country.

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Financial Literacy Training Empowers Morehead Youth to Become Community Trainers

A five-day Financial Literacy Training of Trainers programme has been successfully conducted by the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) in partnership with the Papua New Guinea Sustainable Development Program Limited (PNGSDP). The event took place at Morehead Primary School in Western Province from 26th to 30th November 2025.

According to CEFI, the training aimed to enhance financial capability and promote inclusive economic development in one of Papua New Guinea’s most remote regions. A total of 12 young participants seven men and five women took part in the programme. The group comprised market vendors, students, and PNGSDP staff. All participants graduated as certified Financial Literacy Trainers after completing the course.

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CEFI maintains strategic partnerships with a range of national stakeholders, including industry, donor and training partners, and the Government of Papua New Guinea.

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