Shaping inclusive economic growth in 2026

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The digital transformation of European micro-businesses

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Driving impact through bold leadership

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Cyber resilience for financial inclusion

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The adoption of digital tools and financial services by micro- and small businesses provides the opportunity to use the increased digital footprint to meet their vast unmet credit requirements. However, a lack of trust arising from consumer protection risks associated with digital financial products appears to be limiting this process.

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Financial health

Consumer protection

Small business

North America

Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Europe

Latin American & Caribbean

AI for social impact

Climate change

Data for good

Digital transformation

Economic development

Financial inclusion

Global development

Public-private partnerships