Shaping inclusive economic growth in 2026

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Highly confident, women entrepreneurs still face systemic barriers

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Driving impact through bold leadership

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Cyber resilience for financial inclusion

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The Small Firm Diaries followed the financial lives of 161 small businesses in Nigeria for one year. Some findings from this study reveal that in Nigeria (1) 99% of small firm owners have a bank account but less than 50% use it frequently, and (2) 79% say access to finance is a barrier.

Financial Access Initiative at NYU

Financial Access Initiative FAI is a research center working at the intersection of financial inclusion, development, and poverty.

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Middle East & Africa

Digital transformation

Financial inclusion

Summary of key findings: Nigeria

Small business

North America

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin American & Caribbean

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Economic development

Financial health

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