Bank of Tanzania Receives Global Recognition for Advancing Financial Inclusion and Reducing Gender Gap
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has been globally recognized by the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) as one of the top three institutions among its member countries for its leadership in financial inclusion policies and efforts to reduce the gender gap in access to financial services. The recognition includes the Maya Declaration Award, which acknowledges countries' achievements in setting and implementing commitments to advance financial inclusion. Additionally, the BoT was lauded for its role in implementing the Denarau Action Plan, which specifically focuses on promoting financial inclusion for women and taking concrete measures to narrow the gender gap. Governor Emmanuel Tutuba received these certificates of recognition at the 2026 Global Policy Forum on Financial Inclusion in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. During a panel discussion, Governor Tutuba highlighted Tanzania's progress in strengthening financial health through an integrated digital payments ecosystem, strategic financial sector developmen...