CONCLUSIONS

This report has outlined policy responses during COVID-19 that can be applied as a recovery mechanism for future crises but can also be used proactively to prevent or mitigate the impacts of future crises on youth financial inclusion.

To successfully promote youth financial inclusion before, during and after a crisis, policymakers and regulators must take a broader and more holistic approach, consider the enabling environment and other drivers of youth financial inclusion such as education, employment, entrepreneurship and engagement to promote their overall economic and social well-being.

It will be important to continue the discussion and peer learning among the AFI network members as the pandemic continues to unfold in Africa and other regions to identify and share additional lessons, responses and recommendations.