2026 SADC Financial Inclusion Forum Report

Marking 10 years of the Forum, delegates from 14 member states convened at the SARB in Pretoria to review a decade of progress — from 50% to 75% inclusion across SADC — and chart priorities for Digital Public Infrastructure and financial health.

Can a shared digital identity layer unlock financial access for millions across SADC? Explore why regional DPI is overdue, and why the building blocks are already in place.

Read the media release for the launch of the Joint Policy Brief on 12 June, exploring how in-person support can improve livelihood outcomes.

Joint Policy Brief: From Margins to Mainstream

Read the policy brief exploring why in-person support should be recognised as a key policy lever for improving livelihood outcomes.

Watch the launch event and discussion on the role of in-person support in helping people achieve sustainable livelihoods.

2025 Annual Report

In 2025, FinMark Trust advanced financial inclusion beyond access, delivering evidence-based insights, empowering women and youth, strengthening communities and advancing global dialogue to build lasting resilience and sustainable livelihoods.