Bamboo's fast growth and carbon capture abilities offer a sustainable solution to financial inclusion, housing affordability, and economic resilience in developing countries. Integrating modern technologies with bamboo cultivation can drive economic development while mitigating environmental impacts.
Lotte Schou-Zibell, a financial inclusion advisor for the Asian Development Bank, answers questions about how financial technology – fintech – can help fund micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Asia and the Pacific.
Financial intermediary loans can improve access to finance, enhance financial system stability, lead to private sector-driven and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty.
Lotte Schou-Zibell, a financial inclusion advisor for ADB, and ByeongJo (Jo) Kong, a Digital Technology Specialist in data analytics and big data for ADB, answer questions about how generative AI can aid in the effort to expand financial inclusion in Asia and the Pacific.
Gamification and nudges are emerging as powerful tools to engage customers, foster sustainable financial behaviors, and promote social development.
Climate change is hitting Asia and the Pacific hard, with many countries ill-prepared for the crisis. Yet, financial institutions stand poised to make a difference if they promote sustainable practices and receive the right support.
The Internet of Things—a rapidly growing network of connected devices—can help bring financial services to those most in need.
Cloud-based services can provide solutions for banks and other financial institutions that serve the poor and people in remote areas.
政府背书的数字货币可帮助偏远社区居民摆脱传统货币的种种限制，扩大金融体系的覆盖面。
Government-backed digital currencies can help remote communities leap-frog the limitations of traditional currencies and get more people into financial systems.
