Igniting SDG Progress Through Digital Financial Inclusion
February 2023
Manuals and Handbooks
Author: Better Than Cash Alliance, Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), World Bank, UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development and The United Nations Capital Development Fund
The revised 2023 edition of the compendium titled ‘Igniting SDG Progress through Digital Financial Inclusion’ builds upon the successes of its 2018 predecessor. This compendium presents compelling reasons to prioritize responsible digital financial inclusion. It provides extensive evidence-based examples for different Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights the wide-ranging benefits of inclusive digital financial services, citing recent evidence that suggests responsible digital financial inclusion plays a crucial role in laying the groundwork for inclusive and thriving economies.