Expanding Access To Finance World Bank
Expanding access to finance is a cornerstone of the World Bank’s mission to reduce poverty and promote shared prosperity. The Bank recognizes that access to financial services – including savings, credit, insurance, and payments – is essential for individuals and businesses to participate fully in the economy, manage risks, and invest in their future. Limited access disproportionately affects the poor, women, and marginalized groups, hindering economic development and exacerbating inequality.