The NSFI aims to unify various initiatives on financial inclusion into a coherent platform so we can exploit economies of scale and expertise across various government agencies. Many private sector agents have come to work with us under the NSFI – including telcos. We also hope to elicit interest from those here in the room.
We are convinced financial inclusion is one of the ways to make economic growth more broad-based and inclusive. That said, we also recognize that inclusive growth will only be realized if our countrymen are given sustainable access – not just to finance- but also to basic human necessities: including safe and clean water.