Inclusive Finance for Development: 15 Years of Impact (Side Event at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly)
Featuring leaders from the UN, public and private sectors, and international organizations, the event will highlight best practices contributing to financial inclusion progress globally and explore forward-looking priorities, including the role of financial health in fostering sustainable growth and resilience.
This anniversary event will celebrate 15 years of progress on financial inclusion, showcasing the impact of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA), and partners' collaborative efforts. It will highlight innovative strategies and best practices that have advanced the financial inclusion agenda globally. The convening will feature remarks from and discussions between the UNSGSA, leaders of the UN, public and private sectors, and international organizations that have been instrumental in driving financial inclusion. Client voices from around the world showcasing the impact of financial inclusion will be featured through a video presentation. Additionally, the event will explore forward-looking priorities, emphasizing the critical role of financial health in fostering sustainable growth and resilience.