Financial Inclusion Initiative for Latin America and the Caribbean (FILAC)

Financial Inclusion Initiative for Latin America and the Caribbean (FILAC)

FILAC is a regional initiative that aims to promote inclusive growth and poverty reduction through sustainable financial inclusion policies. This first-of-a-kind regional financial inclusion platform in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) leverages the collective expertise and knowledge of financial policymakers, regulators and partners.

Launched in 2016 with support from Canada’s International Development Research Center (IDRC), it aims to be a regional driving force for the advancement of financial inclusion.

From its regional office, FILAC works to meet the needs of its members in the LAC region.

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Focus Areas

  • Provide recommendations to LAC members to foster financial inclusion in their jurisdictions and develop strategies to boost peer learning platforms.
  • Provide specific recommendations to LAC policymakers to develop tailor-made financial inclusion agendas based on evidence and focused on impact using successful examples of financial inclusion programs and activities in the region.
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Leaders’ Roundtable
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Capacity Building
Workshops
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EGFIP Meetings

AFI Office in Bogota, Colombia

  • Carrera 14 N° 98- 73, Of. 401, Bogotá, Colombia

  • +57 1 522 6872

Financial Inclusion Initiative for Latin America and the Caribbean (FILAC) Factsheet

The vision of FILAC is to promote inclusive and sustainable growth and poverty reduction through sustainable financial inclusion policies. 
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April 19, 2019
FILAC’s 5th EGFIP meeting discusses gender inclusion, inclusive green finance and digital financial services
April 19, 2019
FILAC’s 5th EGFIP meeting discusses gender inclusion, inclusive green finance and digital financial services
The 5th meeting of the Experts Group on Financial Inclusion Policy (EGFIP) for the Financial Inclusion Initiative for Latin America and the Caribbean (FILAC) concluded on April 26 with members agreeing on an ambitious agenda following intense discussions on the findings of severa
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April 19, 2019
Peru banking superintendency SBS & AFI to host FILAC meeting in Lima
April 19, 2019
Peru banking superintendency SBS & AFI to host FILAC meeting in Lima
The 5th Meeting of the FILAC Experts Group on Financial Inclusion Policy (EGFIP) will reflect on recent progress made by AFI members in the advancement of regional financial inclusion efforts as well as develop an agenda framework for the coming two years.
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March 14, 2018
Women’s financial inclusion and sex-disaggregated data highlighted as policy priority at 3rd EGFIP meeting in Costa Rica
March 14, 2018
Women’s financial inclusion and sex-disaggregated data highlighted as policy priority at 3rd EGFIP meeting in Costa Rica
Propelling women’s financial inclusion through the use of sex-disaggregated data was pivotal topic discussed during the 3rd Experts Group of Financial Inclusion Policy (EGFIP) meeting at the Financial Inclusion Initiative for Latin America and the Caribbean (FILAC) event.
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March 12, 2018
SUGEF and AFI co-host 3rd EGFIP meeting on 12 – 13 March 2018 in San Jose, Costa Rica
March 12, 2018
SUGEF and AFI co-host 3rd EGFIP meeting on 12 – 13 March 2018 in San Jose, Costa Rica
Superintendencia General de Entidades Financieras de Costa Rica (SUGEF) and Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), supported by the Canadian Government’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), are co-hosting the 3rd meeting of the Experts Group on Financial Inclusio
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July 10, 2017
AFI signs landmark MoU with Banco de Portugal
July 10, 2017
AFI signs landmark MoU with Banco de Portugal
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), Banco Central do Brasil and Banco de Portugal to collaborate on implementing capacity building programs to promote financial inclusion and financial education in Portuguese-spe
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June 13, 2017
AFI & BCB host first LAC experts’ group meeting
June 13, 2017
AFI & BCB host first LAC experts’ group meeting
The first meeting of Experts Group on Financial Inclusion Policy (EGFIP) for the Financial Inclusion Initiative for Latin America and the Caribbean (FILAC) was held from 6-7 June in Brasilia, Brazil.
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December 6, 2016
Brazil’s unique approach to financial inclusion highlighted at 6th International Week of Financial Citizenship
December 6, 2016
Brazil’s unique approach to financial inclusion highlighted at 6th International Week of Financial Citizenship
Brazil’s strategy toward promoting financial inclusion has the citizen at the core, with a focus on both the rights and duties of a citizen.
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November 21, 2016
AFI launches Latin America & Caribbean financial inclusion initiative
November 21, 2016
AFI launches Latin America & Caribbean financial inclusion initiative
The city of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, was witness to financial inclusion history last week with the launch of the Financial Inclusion Initiative for Latin America and the Caribbean, or FILAC.
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November 14, 2016
New Latin America & Caribbean financial inclusion initiative to impact region’s regulatory environment
November 14, 2016
New Latin America & Caribbean financial inclusion initiative to impact region’s regulatory environment
On 15th of November, AFI policymakers from across Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Cartagena, Colombia to witness the launch of AFI's newest regional initiative.  
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September 7, 2016
AFI and IDRC partnership advances financial inclusion
September 7, 2016
AFI and IDRC partnership advances financial inclusion
AFI and Canada's International Development Research Center have entered into a three-year partnership to advance financial inclusion.
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