Strategic Partners

AFI can connect policymakers with strategic partners across the value chain to bring their solutions to life, from researchers and technical experts to donors and private sector partners.

Examples of potential strategic partners include:

Research partners: AFI can help to link researchers with policy makers and will actively engage its partners in research, grant-making, and program monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Key partners in this segment are the Financial Access Initiative (FAI), University of Chicago, Global Development Network (GDN), International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3IE), Finmark, Oxford Policy Management (OPM), and the Center for Financial Regulation and Inclusion (CENFRI).

International standard setters: AFI will connect standard setters and policy makers in joint discussions to promote innovative new regulations. Key partners in this segment are the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Financial Action Taskforce on Money Laundering (FATF), and the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).

Intergovernmental organizations: AFI will promote exchanges between policy makers and intergovernmental organizations. A key partner in this segment is the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-four (G-24).

Donor organizations and programs: In line with its participatory approach, AFI will seek two-way cooperation and support from donors for its key activities. Key partners in this segment are CGAP, DFID, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Microinsurance Facility, FIRST, Making Finance Work for Africa (MFWFA) and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

Microfinance institutions and non-governmental organizations: AFI will connect microfinance institutions (MFIs) and policy makers to ensure that inputs from the industry are incorporated into the policy reform agenda. Key partners in this segment are Acci๓n Center for Financial Inclusion, Microfinance Opportunities and the Small Enterprise Education and Promotion Network (SEEP).

Private sector partners: By facilitating discussions between the private sector and policy makers, AFI can address regulatory gaps and barriers that discourage the development of new business models. Key partners in this segment are the GSM Association Development Fund, APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) and the Omidyar Network.