UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development

The UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development is a global leader who promotes the use of financial services—like banks, mobile money, and credit—to help everyone, especially the underserved and poor, participate in economic growth. Their goal is to make financial resources accessible, affordable, and appropriate, so individuals and small businesses can improve their lives, reduce poverty, and build sustainable futures. This role involves advocating for policies and innovations that expand financial inclusion, ensuring that no one is left behind in benefiting from economic progress.