Inclusive Banking, Credit, and Insurance
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Community members and local businesses have access to banking and can open bank accounts (for personal and business purposes), particularly those systemically excluded from personal banking. Community members and local businesses have access to relevant financing opportunities (for personal and business needs) on reasonable terms, as well as to credit and/or loan guarantees, particularly those systemically excluded from business and personal financing. Community members and local business can purchase insurance to adequately protect their interests. Informal banking systems are recognised as essential alternative offerings and are supported to benefit those needing to access them.
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