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Explainer: Why Financial Access Matters for Emerging Markets
The link between financial inclusion and economic resilience, explained.
Aluel Deng6 min read
Maridian
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Financial access — the ability to safely store, send and receive money — is closely linked to economic resilience. This explainer sets out the core ideas in plain language.
What financial inclusion means
It refers to individuals and businesses having access to useful, affordable financial products: payments, savings, credit and insurance, delivered responsibly.
Why it matters
- Lower cost and risk than cash
- A financial record that can unlock credit
- Faster, safer trade and remittances
- Greater participation in the formal economy
Regulation matters as much as access: licensed providers operate under rules on how customer funds are safeguarded and how complaints are handled.
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Aluel Deng
Business & Economy Correspondent
Aluel Deng reports on business, trade and financial inclusion across South Sudan and East Africa.
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