Why financial inclusion is now an AI story

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The digital transformation of European micro-businesses

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Scaling AI for inclusive growth

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Building trust in the age of artificial intelligence

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At the Mastercard Data for Inclusive Growth Forum, panelists discussed how artificial intelligence might help address global gaps in small business funding. Access to capital remains a significant pain point, as many applicants fail to secure full financing. New platforms like Mona use AI to match businesses with loans, grants, and government funding.

Accion is a global nonprofit committed to creating a financially inclusive world, with a pioneering legacy in microfinance and fintech impact investing. We catalyze financial service providers to deliver high-quality, affordable solutions at scale for the three billion people who are left out of – or poorly served by – the financial sector.For more than 50 years, Accion has helped tens of millions of people through its work with more than 90 partners in 40 countries.&nbsp;Since their founding in 1961, Accion has worked tirelessly to empower people who are underserved, revolutionizing financial services for people who are left out.

Accion

Accion is a global nonprofit committed to creating a financially inclusive world, with a pioneering legacy in microfinance and fintech impact investing.

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AI for social impact

Digital transformation

Small business financing is a stubborn challenge. Can AI solve it?

Small business

North America

Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

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Latin American & Caribbean

Tech for good

Economic development

Financial health

Global development

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