SBP wins Global Youth Financial Inclusion award

September 11, 2025 (MLN): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been awarded the prestigious Global Youth Financial Inclusion Award at the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum, held from September 2–5 in Namibia.

The accolade recognizes SBP’s pioneering efforts in expanding financial access and literacy among young people across Pakistan.

The award ceremony, a highlight of AFI’s annual gathering, celebrated institutions and policymakers driving inclusive finance worldwide.

SBP stood out among a competitive field of finalists, including central banks from Haiti, El Salvador, Malaysia, and North Macedonia, for its innovative youth-focused initiatives and commitment to financial empowerment.

AFI Awards 2025 – Key Highlights:

In addition to institutional honors, individual excellence was spotlighted through Technical Leadership Awards, recognizing standout contributions in areas such as digital financial services, consumer empowerment, and inclusive green finance.

AFI’s Global Policy Forum serves as a platform for over 80 member institutions to share strategies, innovations, and commitments toward building inclusive financial ecosystems.

This year’s forum in Swakopmund emphasized youth engagement, climate resilience, and digital transformation as key pillars of financial inclusion.

With this award, SBP joins a growing cohort of global leaders shaping the future of finance—where inclusion, innovation, and impact converge.

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