Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

CGAP’s efforts to support financial inclusion emphasizes a strategic approach by focusing on existing research, contextual factors, and defining key impact indicators to drive meaningful change.   Watch the video of CGAP's Champions of Financial Inclusion 2.0 initiative, including our very own Shamina Singh to learn more! #FinancialInclusion #InclusiveGrowth

Excited to share insights from our session during Financial Inclusion Week (Oct 15-18) as we explored how RISE is enhancing financial health in the garment industry. We discussed the impact of wage digitalization and gender-sensitive training in empowering workers and improving business efficiency. Watch the video to discover how we can create a more inclusive financial future! https://lnkd.in/eCEQHB9J #FIW24 #FinclusionWeek #financialinclusion Ella Moffat

With support from the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, DataKind recently announced three new data-driven products designed to enhance financial inclusion. The Economic Opportunity Datascape, Climate Finance Navigator, and Data Insights for Financial Inclusion Toolkit offer valuable resources for financial institutions and communities.   Learn how these tools aim to address challenges faced by financial institutions and communities in accessing and utilizing financial services: https://bit.ly/3XKdKlu   #datakind #financialinclusion #economicopportunity #climatefinance #financialwellbeing #datascience #AI #datadriven #dataforgood #socialimpact

Last month, we gathered data strategists and practitioners for our third annual Impact Data Summit in New York City, and we’re still buzzing from the incredible energy of the day! 🌟 Here are a few key takeaways:   1. Embracing AI for Inclusive Growth: Discussions highlighted how AI can drive equitable solutions, making data accessible to underserved communities.   2. Data as a Catalyst for Change: Speakers emphasized the importance of leveraging data analytics to inform policy decisions and foster community engagement.   3. Collaborative Strategies: The summit showcased the power of partnerships across sectors, demonstrating that collective efforts can amplify impact.   You can catch all the insightful sessions and inspiring talks on our YouTube playlist here: https://lnkd.in/exYK64_w   Let’s continue the conversation about #InclusiveGrowth and the role of #InclusiveAI in shaping a more equitable future!

“When women entrepreneurs have access to the tools and resources they need, they pay it back and pay it forward, enabling their businesses and their communities to thrive."      Shamina Singh, Founder and President of the Center for Inclusive Growth      We're excited to share CARE’s 2024 Impact Report, which highlights cost-effective solutions that create maximum impact for women worldwide.   

We recently hosted the Mastercard Challenge on #FinancialInclusion for the #SDGs, where students Ahmed AlAwadhi, Marya Alabbasi, and matia ahmed presented their carbon offsetting platform, Hayat, aimed at enhancing climate mitigation in Bahrain.   We were honored to have Shamina Singh, President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, as a judge, where students showcased ideas reflecting Bahrain’s leadership in tech and finance.   Thank you to the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Kingdom of Bahrain, for hosting us. Together, we’re empowering emerging leaders and advancing inclusive growth and sustainability. 🌍💡    Read more: https://bit.ly/4dxVzFu

At our 3rd annual Impact Data Summit, global leaders gathered to discuss how AI can drive #InclusiveGrowth. The focus was #InclusiveAI, and our incredible speakers highlighted that: - strong governance and regulation is useful to create trust with partners and users when it comes to new technologies;  - inclusive technologies means ensuring underrepresented voices are part of AI’s development; and  - we are still at the top of the spear in using #AIforGood, so let's come together to collaborate across sector and accelerate that journey Thank you to our incredible speakers for showcasing their ongoing commitment to an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable digital transformation: President Shamina Singh, Angela Oduor Lungati, co-chair Carme Artigas, secretary-general Amandeep Gill, host Brent O. Phillips, Raghu Dharmaraju, Manu Chopra, Dan Hammer, Suzan (Sam) Miller, Caroline Louveaux, Navrina Singh, David Uminsky, Carolina A. Rossini, JD, MA, LLM, MBA, Dr. Talitha Washington and Amy Yeboah Quarkume, Ph.D. #AIforGood #InclusiveData

🌍 How can we harness new technology and collective action to improve lives and our planet? This question fueled insightful discussions at last year’s Impact Data Summit, co-hosted with the The Rockefeller Foundation and DataDotOrg   As we gear up for our third annual summit tomorrow, we're excited to reflect on four key takeaways from last year that will guide our conversations on advancing the United Nations #SDGs:   🌳 AI for #Sustainability: AI can help us achieve the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals, accelerating progress towards climate action, gender equality, and inclusive economic growth.   💡 Innovative Guardrails: AI needs context-specific regulations to foster trust and effectiveness and should evolve with technology to meet diverse community needs.   🤝 Collaborative Impact: Addressing fragmented data through cross-sector collaboration is essential as global partnerships can break down silos and enhance decision-making.   📊 Diversity in Data: To ensure accurate and equitable AI outcomes, we must prioritize #InclusiveData practices that address gender gaps and underrepresentation.   Join us as we build on these insights and explore more actionable strategies for sustainable, equitable technology at our upcoming summit! https://lnkd.in/ehQ_KEkw   #InclusiveGrowth #AIForSocialImpact #DigitalTransformation  

🌊 The challenges faced by fishermen like David Shoshola highlight the pressing issues of #ClimateChange and economic hardship in coastal communities. With rising ocean temperatures and difficult seafood trade practices, many fishers struggle to make ends meet. Middlemen buy fish directly from boats for next to nothing — some 5.8 million fishers in the world earn less than $1 per day — and sell at a significant markup.   That’s why we are proud to support innovations like the Abalobi app, which empowers small-scale fishers by improving market access and promoting #Sustainable practices. By harnessing fintech, we can enhance transparency in the seafood supply chain and help communities adapt to climate impacts while building a more resilient future. 🌱🐟    Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKxDjsby   #Sustainability #Fintech #FinancialInclusion

How is corporate philanthropy helping the planet in 2024? In partnership with the World Economic Forum, we're pleased to share this whitepaper, released today, on the positive societal impact corporate philanthropy can have towards #climate issues. Hope it sparks ideas for you as well. https://lnkd.in/eDygdzxz