About AFI

AFI is a global network of policymakers in developing countries that provides its members with the tools and resources to share, develop and implement their knowledge of cutting-edge financial inclusion policies that work.

Goal: Our goal is to enable an extra 50 million people living on less than $2 a day to have access to savings accounts, insurance and other formal financial services by 2012. >

Role: We connect policymakers through online and face-to-face channels, supported by grants and links to strategic partners, so that policymakers can share their insights and implement the most appropriate financial inclusion policies for their countries' individual circumstances. >

Values: We're an independent, customer-driven and inclusive organization, driven by our members and free of vested national and commercial interests. We embrace all evidence-based policies that increase access to financial services and welcome all strategic partners who can help our members achieve our goal, in line with the Paris Declaration. AFI is committed to providing its members with a fast, responsive and results-oriented service. >

Origins: Established in September 2008, AFI is managed on behalf of its members by GTZ GmbH, with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. >

Team: AFI is managed by a small, international team in Bangkok. We’re still building our team so if you think you could make a major contribution to financial inclusion, check out our careers section. >