Building inclusive financial sectors improves people’s lives especially the vulnerable and poor in our communities. Improved financial access, such as a small loan, a savings account or an insurance policy, can make a difference to peoples’ lives.
Universities also feature prominently: 22 per cent of the projects submitted hail at least in part from the world of academia. The response to the call for proposals has been very positive. It has served as a further source of stimulation for the Bank of Italy in helping the financial system to face the challenges posed by the technological innovation process.