AFI Global Policy Forum 2025 Launches in Namibia with Focus on Financial Inclusion

AFI Global Policy Forum 2025 Launches in Namibia with Focus on Financial Inclusion. The 2025 Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum officially commenced today in Swakopmund, drawing approximately 800 delegates from across the globe. Policymakers, financial regulators, technical experts, and development partners are participating in this year’s event to discuss strategies for advancing financial inclusion worldwide.

The forum opened with several working group and committee sessions, addressing key themes such as digital financial services, consumer protection, inclusive green finance, SME finance, financial inclusion data, and global policy standards. These sessions are designed to facilitate knowledge sharing, peer learning, and collaboration among nations seeking to expand access to financial services.

Hosting the forum in Namibia highlights the country’s growing role as a regional hub for innovation in financial inclusion. By bringing together experts and decision-makers, the event provides a platform for sharing best practices, exploring emerging trends, and aligning global standards with national development priorities.

Participants will also focus on challenges faced by vulnerable communities, strategies to strengthen financial resilience, and approaches to integrate sustainable finance into policy frameworks. Namibia’s presence at the forum underscores its commitment to leveraging inclusive finance as a tool for socio-economic development, particularly in rural and underserved areas.

The four-day event is expected to generate actionable insights that will support policy design, enhance regulatory frameworks, and foster partnerships between governments, financial institutions, and development organizations. By placing financial inclusion at the center of global dialogue, the AFI Global Policy Forum 2025 aims to strengthen opportunities for economic participation and sustainable growth.