The Role of Microfinance in Financial Inclusion
What is Microfinance?
Why Financial Inclusion Matters
Financial inclusion is critical for both individual empowerment and broader economic growth. Here's why it matters:
Access to financial services enables individuals to save money, access credit, and protect themselves from unexpected financial shocks. It allows them to take control of their financial future and break the cycle of poverty.
When people can access financial products, they have the means to invest in their education, healthcare, and businesses. This can lead to higher productivity, increased income levels, and the creation of jobs, which boosts economic development at the local and national levels.
Financial inclusion helps low-income individuals and communities invest in opportunities that can improve their standard of living, thus helping to lift families out of poverty and improve their economic stability.