Financial Development and Financial Inclusion

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Financial Development and Financial Inclusion (FDFI)

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Session No.: HQ 25.07

Location: Washington, D.C., United States

Date: August 18-29, 2025 (2 weeks)

Delivery Method: In-person Training

Primary Language: English

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Target Audience

Mid-level to senior officials from central banks and government agencies dealing with regulation of the financial sector. Preference is given to applicants working on issues directly related to financial development and inclusion.

Qualifications

Participants are expected to have a basic knowledge of economics or finance, or equivalent work experience. Knowledge of econometrics is helpful but not required. It is strongly recommended that applicants have completed the online Financial Developmentand Financial Inclusion (FDFIx) course.

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Course Description

This course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development, explains the macroeconomic relevance of financial development and inclusion. Beginning with an analysis that defines the role of finance in the economy, the course presents a framework for financial market development; identifying the main players and instruments, as well as highlighting the obstacles that could impede the development of such markets and policies that can aid such development. The course introduces financial inclusion as an integral dimension of financial development, and reviews the indicators currently used to measure financial inclusion, its macroeconomic impact, and the main policy strategies usually pursued to encourage inclusion. The course makes use of case studies, group work and workshops to ensure that participants gain practical experience that is useful in their work.

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: Identify the main players and instruments needed for financial market development. Measure the degree of financial development and inclusion for a country or countries using a wide range of standard indicators. Use a simple analytical model to predict the likely outcomes of different policies on financial inclusion. Assess policy options and strategies for financial development and inclusion from a macroeconomic perspective by identifying potential tradeoffs and possible impediments. Formulate a strategy for policies to support financial development in a country, taking into account initial conditions and links between the financial sector and the macroeconomy.

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