Training course on Financial Inclusion and Digital Literacy for Central Banks

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Inclusion

Definition and scope of financial inclusion

Importance of inclusion for economic development

Global and regional trends

Module 2: Barriers to Financial Inclusion

Structural, regulatory, and technological barriers

Socioeconomic and cultural challenges

Case studies of inclusion gaps in developing economies

Module 3: Digital Financial Literacy

Understanding digital financial tools and platforms

Educating stakeholders on digital payment systems

Promoting safe and responsible digital financial practices

Module 4: Digital Finance and Technology in Central Banking

Role of FinTech and mobile money

Digital currencies and payment innovations

Regulatory considerations and cybersecurity risks

Module 5: Policy and Strategy for Financial Inclusion

Developing national financial inclusion strategies

Incentives and regulations to promote access

Collaboration with financial institutions, NGOs, and private sector

Module 6: Monitoring and Evaluation

Metrics and indicators for financial inclusion

Assessing effectiveness of digital literacy programs

Reporting and policy recommendations

Module 7: Case Studies and Practical Exercises

Successful financial inclusion initiatives from global central banks

Designing and simulating digital literacy campaigns

Group exercises on policy formulation and stakeholder engagement

Module 8: Action Planning and Continuous Improvement

Developing individual and institutional action plans

Integrating lessons learned into central bank operations

Sustaining financial inclusion and literacy initiatives