Financial Education and Inclusion in Latin American and the Caribbean

Programs of Central Banks and Financial Superintendencies

Financial education and inclusion have captured the interest of different international players, as well as global and regional forums. Governments in the region and around the world have also identified financial education and inclusion policies as a tool for promoting economic growth and social equality within a context of financial stability. Central banks and superintendencies are among the most important institutions leading financial education and inclusion programs. In order to better understand the role of Latin American and Caribbean central banks and superintendencies in financial education and inclusion programs we invited such institutions to answer two surveys. Twenty three central banks and 17 regulatory bodies or superintendencies from the region took part in the study. The surveys helped to identify the role of these institutions in financial education and inclusion programs. In particular, information was obtained on the main public and private players they coordinate with, national strategies, target audience, content and aims of the programs, the channels used for disseminating them, and the services offered.

María José Roa García
Gloria A. Alonso Másmela
Nidia García Bohórquez
Diego Andrés Rodríguez Pinilla

Financial Education and Inclusion in Latin American and the Caribbean

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