FIRST Initiative | Strengthening Financial Sectors

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Challenges in Building Effective Deposit Insurance Systems in Developing Countries

This knowledge note shares some of the most important lessons learned and some of the key challenges faced in building effective deposit insurance systems (DIS) in developing countries.

World Bank Crisis Simulation Exercises: What Is at Stake in Coordinating and Making Decisions in a Crisis

This Knowledge Note, shares insights on Crisis Simulation Exercise, drawn from the experience of delivering these exercises and addresses the key factors that financial sector authorities might find useful in their efforts to prepare...

Expanding Coverage of Good Quality Private Pensions

This knowledge note shares useful lessons from FIRST-funded pension projects led by the Finance and Markets Global Practice at the World Bank Group, which supported many countries in their efforts to improve the coverage of good-quality...

Financial Inclusion in Rwanda: Interview with Governor Rwangombwa

Watch an interview with Mr. John Rwangombwa, Governor, National Bank of Rwanda to learn more about Rwanda’s financial sector development and the technical assistance provided by FIRST Initiative.

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Promoting Diverse Financial Sectors in the Seychelles: Interview with Ms. Caroline Abel, Governor of the Central Bank

Watch an interview with Ms Caroline Abel, Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles, and learn about some of the experiences collaborating with FIRST, expanding financial inclusion & key lessons for implementing financial sector...

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