SADC reviews progress on implementation of initiatives enhancing Financial Inclusion in the Region

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Financial Inclusion Subcommittee has reviewed progress on the implementation of Financial Inclusion initiatives in the Region, including the development of the new five-year SADC Strategy on Financial Inclusion and Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Access to Finance at its ordinary meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 13th to 15th June 2023.

The meeting, which was attended by Senior Officials from the Ministries of Finance and Central Banks from 14 SADC Member States, prepared a report which will be presented to the Ministers of Finance and Investment in July 2023 and discussed implementation of recommendations and decisions of the Subcommittee and the Ministers of Finance and Investment.