Digital financial services have expanded rapidly across borders, opening new pathways for SME growth, remittances, and financial inclusion. Yet the challenge remains to ensure that these gains are sustainable, affordable, and resilient to shocks. Central banks play a critical role in guiding this transition from strengthening digital public infrastructure and regulatory guardrails, to fostering innovation that addresses the needs of low-income consumers and microenterprises.
In this dialogue, the central bank governors will share how they are reimagining inclusive finance for the digital era. The discussion will highlight practical lessons from their markets, explore how digital tools can support SME resilience and household financial health, and identify opportunities for cross-country learning that can accelerate inclusive growth across the region.