Financial Inclusion
Perry Warjiyo urges financial literacy alongside digital inclusion
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Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo emphasized the need to boost financial literacy amid rising digital risks like illegal online loans and scams. The statement was made at the AKSI KLIK event in Jakarta on March 6, 2026. Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto also announced the formation of the National Financial Welfare Council to support public financial well-being.
President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, visited a residential project under Egypt's 'Housing for All Egyptians' initiative in 10th of Ramadan City. During the tour, Banga inspected a model housing unit and held discussions with several families about improvements in their living conditions. He praised the quality of units provided to low-income citizens and the integrated services nearby, noting the initiative as the largest World Bank-financed social housing program globally.
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Labor informality and lack of credit history are driving the growth of unregulated lending, known as “gota a gota”, in Colombian households and businesses. An Anif and Colombia Fintech survey shows that only 35% of the adult population has access to formal credit, exposing many to exorbitant interest rates. This practice impacts the safety and well-being of those affected, particularly in vulnerable sectors.
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk has activated its Business Continuity Management (BCM) protocol to sustain banking services in flood-affected Sumatra regions. The BRIsat satellite infrastructure ensures connectivity despite disrupted cellular networks and severed fiber optic cables. This enables rapid coordination, cash withdrawals, and aid distribution for communities.