Rural Finance and Investment Insights: September 2023

Note from the editor

Amidst the escalating challenges posed by climate change to the global economy, there’s a growing concern that financial institutions might shy away from serving the most vulnerable demographics, particularly low-income households and small enterprises.

This month’s featured publications provide invaluable insights into the power of inclusive green finance policies. By fostering financial stability and fortifying the real economy against climate risks, these policies play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of the financial sector. Moreover, the selection offers concrete, actionable recommendations for governments to navigate the regulatory terrain adeptly. These insights serve as a catalyst for concerted efforts to create a robust financial ecosystem that prioritizes inclusivity, ensuring that no segment of society is left behind in the face of climate-induced challenges.

Climate Risk and Financial Inclusion: A Regulatory Perspective

This working paper outlines how inclusive green finance policies can enhance financial stability by creating a more resilient real economy and reducing the risks facing the financial sector. It offers suggestions for governments on their regulatory and policy responses.

Climate Finance Landscape of Asia and the Pacific

This report assesses climate finance in Asia and the Pacific and analyzes how it can be harnessed by developing countries to expand climate action and spur low-carbon, resilient growth. It is designed to help governments and development partners identify and address barriers.

The Global State of Financial Inclusion and Consumer Protection

The report details the key findings and provides a source of global data to benchmark efforts by financial sector authorities to improve the enabling environment for financial inclusion and consumer protection.

Banks and bank pricing as financial inclusion’s interface with consumers

The study provides a tool for investigating and understanding the extent to which bank pricing is acting as a barrier to or enabler for increasing access to financial services – in particular bank services.

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Ecotaxes for eco-friendly community adaptation in Benin