
Championing Financial Literacy in Rural PNG
Lilly Namunu, a 45-year-old entrepreneur from Milne Bay Province, is a powerful force for change in her community. As the Director of Shualink PNG Ltd,
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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.
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.
CEFI works with the government and other stakeholders to develop and implement a national strategy to increase financial inclusion in PNG
CEFI develops and implements financial education programs to help people in PNG improve their financial literacy and make informed decisions about money.
CEFI supports the development of agent banking networks, which allow people in remote areas to access basic financial services through local agents.
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 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.
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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The Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) and the Western Pacific University (WPU) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote entrepreneurship, fintech, financial literacy, and microfinance education in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
The MoU was officially signed on Friday, April 11, in Mt. Hagen by CEFI’s Acting Executive Director, Mr. Peter Samuel, and WPU President, Dr. Janet Rangou (PhD). This strategic partnership signifies a shared commitment to building human capacity, promoting innovation, and equipping students with practical skills to drive economic growth and financial empowerment across the country.
Lilly Namunu, a 45-year-old entrepreneur from Milne Bay Province, is a powerful force for change in her community. As the Director of Shualink PNG Ltd,
Shanne Huambi, a 27-year-old Compliance Officer from East Sepik and East New Britain, recently took a bold step towards financial empowerment by attending a Financial
Rita Krai, a 37-year-old married mother of five from Manda village in the Western Highlands, is a self-employed Rural Engagement Officer. Despite having completed Grade
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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