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Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion

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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Financial Inclusion Quarterly Reports 2023

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.

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What we do

CEFI’S KEY INITIATIVES

THE NATIONAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGY

CEFI works with the government and other stakeholders to develop and implement a national strategy to increase financial inclusion in PNG

FINANCIAL EDUCATION

CEFI develops and implements financial education programs to help people in PNG improve their financial literacy and make informed decisions about money.

AGENT BANKING

CEFI supports the development of agent banking networks, which allow people in remote areas to access basic financial services through local agents.

DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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. 

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The Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion

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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A two week workshop on Financial Education aims to develop a resource material that will enhance student’s financial awareness from an early age.

A Two-week Financial Education Content Alignment and Development Workshop is being held at Tuhava Resort, outside Port Moresby, from October 21st to November 1st, 2024.

The workshop focuses on creating Teacher Resource Books and Student Activity Books for students in Preparatory to Grade 6.

It is funded by the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) and facilitated in collaboration with the Department of Education (DOE)- Curriculum Development Division (CDD).

 

The workshop was officially opened by First Assistant Secretary – Curriculum Development Division, Mr. Steven Tandale, and witnessed by CEFI’s Executive Director, Mr. Saliya Ranasinghe, and Deputy Director, Mr. Peter Samuel.

 

A total of 25 participants from diverse educational backgrounds, including primary school teachers, DOE-CDD curriculum officers, and CEFI staff, attended the workshop. Their combined expertise will help ensure the developed materials are both comprehensive and applicable in real classroom settings.

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CEFI maintains strategic partnerships with a range of national stakeholders, including industry, donor and training partners, and the Government of Papua New Guinea.