The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has joined the Maya Declaration, a global initiative for responsible and sustainable financial inclusion that aims to reduce poverty and ensure financial stability for the benefit of all., the press service of the Central Bank said.
The Central Bank has joined the declaration at the AFI annual forum in Rwanda on September 11–13, held under the theme Using Technology for Inclusion of Women and Youth. Uzbekistan has become the 78th organization to adopt the Mayan Declaration.
The CB has committed to develop a National financial inclusion Strategy before January 2020, which will include measures such as the introduction of an instant payment system, the launch of remote identification of individuals and an educational site.