The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says it seeks to develop innovative solutions to broaden financial inclusion in the country as it hosts its third annual national financial inclusion conference.
The indaba, which began in Harare on Tuesday, is running under the theme “Unlocking Potential: Financial Innovation for Inclusive Growth”.
RBZ deputy director for bank supervision, surveillance, and financial stability, Violet Ndoro, said the conference marked the culmination of diverse financial inclusion initiatives implemented by various institutions throughout the year.
“It provides a timely opportunity to reflect, recalibrate, and recommit to our collective financial inclusion goals.
“(The) conference brings together a broad spectrum of stakeholders from the financial services sector, NGOs and development partners, fintech companies, and esteemed regional and global financial inclusion thought leaders.
“Your presence here today confirms the importance of collaboration in driving the successful and effective implementation of Zimbabwe’s national financial inclusion agenda,” Ndoro said, presenting the conference welcome remarks.
“It is my earnest hope that this conference will serve as a catalyst for identifying and advancing innovative, practical solutions to longstanding barriers to financial inclusion, while simultaneously fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth and development.
“I eagerly anticipate the key outcomes and actionable recommendations from this conference, which will propel the implementation of our National Financial Inclusion Strategy II,” she added.
