8th Consultative Forum Briefing Note: Challenges and opportunities presented by alternative distribution channels

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Briefing Note

The 8th Consultative Forum which took place in San José, Costa Rica on December 1, 2016 brought together high-ranking representatives from Latin American and Caribbean insurance supervisory authorities and the industry to discuss “Challenges and opportunities presented by alternative distribution channels”.

This Forum Briefing Note provides a summary of the key takeaways from the event and outlines recommendations for action for the industry and regulators.

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: The Role of Financial Inclusion

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Paper

On 25 September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with a new set of development goals that are collectively called the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These comprise an ambitious 17 total goals. While the SDGs do not explicitly target financial inclusion, greater access to financial services is a key enabler for many of them. By reviewing the research on the link between financial inclusion and development, this working paper shows where and how financial services can help achieve the SDGs.