Financial Regulation for Inclusive Growth in Africa

The financial services sector has often been seen as playing a crucial role in funding development. Historical experience and academic literature, however, are far from clear on how growth in different parts of the financial services sector affects economic and social development. The importance of getting the governance of the financial sector right in order to achieve sustainable development is emphasized in both the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.