From October 21–25, 2024, over 500 global experts convened in Kathmandu, Nepal, for the International Conference on Inclusive Insurance (ICII). The event united stakeholders from 43 countries to explore pathways for accelerating the growth and viability of inclusive insurance in emerging markets. With discussions ranging from climate risk and gender-focused strategies to digital innovation and microinsurance trends, the ICII offered a vital platform to advance the agenda of inclusive insurance as a tool for economic resilience and empowerment. Inclusive Insurance: A Catalyst for Sustainable

Global Shield’s Vision for Climate Resilience In 2024, the Global Shield against Climate Risks continued its mission of addressing financial protection gaps in climate-vulnerable countries through innovative pre-arranged finance mechanisms. This G7-V20 initiative reaffirms its commitment to building resilience against climate and disaster risks, marking significant milestones and setting ambitious goals for the future. Key Achievements in 2024 Ghana’s First Drought Insurance Policy Through an inclusive, country-led process coordinated by the Global Shield Secretariat, the African Risk Capacity

Florence Boupda Ngueda , IFC-FIG Global Sector Manager for Insurance, Housing and DARP, joined over 1,000 financial industry leaders at the 2024 Africa Financial Summit , held in December 2024 in Morocco. The two-day event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders – including bankers, insurers, fintech representatives, capital markets experts, mobile money operators, as well as policymakers and regulators from across Africa and beyond – to explore innovative approaches to building a resilient financial services industry across the continent. A highlight of the event was the panel