Financial Inclusion 2.0
What you'll learn
- Explain the fundamentals and evolution of Financial Inclusion in the Digital Age.
- Understand the relationship between age, gender, religion and financial inclusion.
- Assess the impact of mobile money and digital banking on financial access.
- Evaluate financial instruments designed for underserved populations.
- Discuss the intersection of credit, risk, and regulation in financial inclusion.
Who is this course for
- Financial inclusion professionals
- Policy makers and regulators
- Development professionals and economists
- Entrepreneurs and business owners
- Impact investors
- Charities and foundations
Course content
Skills covered in this course
Requirements
- No previous knowledge required
Description
Faculty
Dr. Ira Sobel is the founder and Academic Director of Fintech for Longevity Academy, a trusted provider of financial longevity for corporate professionals around the world. Dr. Sobel specializes in the economic aspects of aging with a particular focus on the role of Fintech in improving the financial well-being of older adults and their families. Dr. Sobel lives in Israel where she is currently teaching a course on “Financial Inclusion in the Fintech Age” at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She is an international speaker and advisor to many Fintech companies and VCs around the world. Dr. Sobel has a PhD in Sociology from Tel Aviv University.
Alexander Hizikias is Co-founder & CEO of eQub, a disruptive fintech startup working to provide access to credit through saving groups & lending circles. He is an entrepreneur with a background in Economics, who is also responsible for creating multiple successful Ethiopian startups in different sectors. Strong experience in research, business management, finance & marketing. Passionate about technology & innovative value-addition. He's also a published author & poet who enjoys creative writing.
Testimonials
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