FinScope Consumer South Africa 2023 Survey Launch Presentation

The presentation of results by Jabulani Khumalo - Senior Data and Analytics Specialist, a keynote address by Dr. Pali Lehohla, and a panel discussion with experts Kershia Singh, Dr. Thabang Chiloane, and Pamela Ramagaga.

This year's findings highlight the financial challenges in South Africa, with 40% of adults borrowing money for food and 20 million adults experiencing electricity cuts due to affordability in the past year.

FinScope Angola 2022 Consumer Survey pocket guide

The FinScope Consumer Survey provides reliable benchmarks on financial inclusion in Angola, these findings benefit various sectors, with the aim of improving the lives of Angolan individuals.  

FinMark Trust: Twentieth anniversary digital journal

Twenty years ago, when FinMark Trust was established, we took the dream of making financial markets work for the poor and turned it into reality. Join us as we reflect on this journey, with key milestones highlighted in our digital journal.

FinScope Demand Side Survey Ghana 2021 - Pocket guide

The Ghana Demand Side Survey 2021 provides credible benchmarks on the level of financial inclusion and, using empirical evidence, guides focused and targeted financial inclusion strategies.

FinScope consumer surveys offer insights into people's financial needs, preferences, and behaviour. It does not attempt to replicate the work of censuses or other annual surveys.

The road to the Olympics for a young woman in the country is fraught with hurdles, though. To unpack why, consider the hurdles a young woman who is an aspiring Olympic athlete must overcome,

The Great Reset has happened. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the inflection point with systemic effects that affect how people live their lives

MAP Eswatini Financial Inclusion Refresh 2020

This report reviews the implementation of the 2014 MAP Eswatini diagnostic, considers market changes, and identifies financial inclusion interventions to grow the economy

MAP Zimbabwe Financial Inclusion Refresh 2020

This report reviews the implementation of the 2016 MAP Zimbabwe diagnostic, considers market changes, and identifies financial inclusion interventions to grow the economy

FinScope Mozambique District Report 2019 (English)

The FinScope Mozambique 2019 survey is the third FinScope survey implemented in Mozambique, following the baseline of 2009 and repeat of 2014.

FinScope Mozambique District Report 2019 (Portuguese)

FinScope 2019 marca o terceiro ciclo em que este inquérito nacionalmente representativo sobre a inclusão financeira é efectuado em Moçambique

FinScope Mozambique Gender Dashboard 2020 (Portuguese)

Este painel representa alguns dos principais dados de mercado sobre inclusão financeira com foco nas mulheres.

FinScope by Numbers Mozambique 2019 brochure (Portuguese)

View highlights from the Mozambique FinScope Consumer Survey 2019 comparing levels of financial inclusion between 2019 and 2014.

FinScope by Numbers Mozambique 2019 brochure (English)

View highlights from the Mozambique FinScope Consumer Survey 2019 comparing levels of financial inclusion between 2019 and 2014.

FinScope Consumer Survey Mozambique 2019 Pocket Guide (English)

Mozambique implemented the 3rd Mozambique FinScope Survey to help monitor and evaluate sector interventions driven by the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS).

FinScope Consumer Survey Mozambique 2019 Report (English)

Read this 2019 full report for more information about the state of financial inclusion in Mozambique.

FinScope Benin Regional Financial Access 2019

MAP is a diagnostic and programmatic framework to support expanding access to financial services for individuals and micro and small- businesses.

FinScope Consumer Survey Benin 2018 Pocket Guide

This pocket guide represents some of the key market data on financial inclusion.

Myanmar MAP Diagnostic 2018 Report

This MAP Refresh Myanmar document follows on from the original MAP (Making Access Possible) exercise in Myanmar in 2013/2014.

Myanmar MAP Country Report 2014

Making Access Possible is a multi-country initiative to support financial inclusion through a process of evidence-based country diagnostic and stakeholder dialogue, leading to the development of national financial inclusion roadmaps.

FinScope Consumer Survey Haiti 2018: Topline Results presentation

Objectives of FinScope Haiti 2018

Namibians who do not have access to financial services stood at 22% in 2017, down from 31% in 2011 and 51% in 2007.

Financial Inclusion in SADC

The financial inclusion indicators are constructed from 14 SADC countries using findings of the FinScope Consumer surveys.

FinScope Consumer Survey Eswatini 2018 Pocket Guide

This repeat survey provides credible benchmarks on level of financial inclusion, financial capability and the quality of financial inclusion.

The Face of Social Exclusion Infographic

Despite progress around the world, many people continue to face social exclusion (i.e., limited access to social and economic opportunities).

We buy things we don’t need with money we don’t have to impress people we don’t like

Financial inclusion in Rwanda 2016

FinMark Trust launched the results of the Financial inclusion survey of Rwanda on 3 March 2016.

An Excluded Society? Financial Inclusion in SADC

Financial Inclusion in SADC through the FinScope Lenses” provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of financial inclusion in the twelve SADC states.

Financial inclusion in Rwanda 2012

The 2012 FinScope survey was commissioned by Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) and not FinMark Trust.

FinScope Lesotho 2011

View the FinScope Lesotho 2011 Brochure

FinScope Swaziland 2011 Brochure

The Ministry of Finance established the Micro-Finance Unit in September 2010 to facilitate the development and sustainability of the microfinance sector in the country.

FinScope Ghana launch presentation 2010

See the FinScope Ghana 2010 launch presentation.

FinScope Mozambique 2009 Report

FinScope Mozambique 2009 is the first national survey of its kind, in which a representational cross-section of all adult Mozambicans have been interviewed comprehensively

FinScope Uganda 2009 Final Report

The studies cover the demand, usage and access to all types of financial institutions from commercial banks

The Access to Finance Presentation

See the Access to Finance study presentation in Pakistan.

FinScope Rwanda 2008 Technical Report

FinScope Rwanda 2008 makes a number of recommendations on the basis of the survey results.

FinScope Malawi 2008 Report

FinScope Malawi 2008 was commissioned by the Ministry of Finance and the FinMark Trust, with funding from the UKAID

Access to Finance Study (A2FS)

See the Access to Finance Study brochure.

FinScope Rwanda 2008

Rwanda has adopted a Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP) in order 'to develop a stable and sound financial sector

Research presentation prepared for Banque Nationale Du Rwanda

See the research presentation prepared for Banque Nationale Du Rwanda 2008.

Financial Service Access and Usage in Southern and East Africa

FinScope surveys have been developed to track patterns of usage of, access to and attitudes towards financial services in a country.

Lesotho has made remarkable strides in financial inclusion, with 87% of its population having access to formal financial services in 2021. This commendable achievement positions the country among the most financially inclusive in the region.

FinMark Trust launches its annual FinScope Consumer South Africa 2023 results today through a virtual webinar. This year's findings highlight the pressing financial challenges South Africans are facing.

The Evolution of Mobile Money in Zimbabwe

Explore Zimbabwe's mobile money evolution, challenges and economic impact with our guide. Drawing on 2018-2021 data, this publication delves into the milestones, regulations and societal effects of mobile money services, and more.

The South African informal sector is a vibrant thread, pulsating with entrepreneurial energy. Valued at almost $10 billion annually and representing 17% of the country’s total employment.

Formal financial and economic inclusion remains pivotal in addressing the rampant inequality in many African economies today.

The modern world has moved towards digitisation, yet a significant gap remains in terms of financial and economic inclusion, particularly in Africa. Despite this, there is a substantial opportunity to harness the power of data to bridge this gap.

Rapport du Forum sur l'Inclusion Financière de la SADC 2023

Offre un résumé complet des perspectives précieuses et des discussions stimulantes partagées lors de la conférence. Le rapport comprend des interviews post-événement avec certains de nos principaux parties prenantes.

Apresenta um resumo abrangente das perspectivas valiosas e das discussões instigantes compartilhadas durante a conferência. O relatório inclui entrevistas pós-evento com alguns dos nossos principais intervenientes.