Maya Declaration - AFI Data Portal

Maya Declaration Commitment Target	Status	View
To facilitate and promote the development of efficient credit information sharing mechanism and promote Technical assistance to Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders in Uganda to adopt credit reference bureau services (CRB) with a view to Increase access and usage of credit reference bureau services. Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of Uganda Qualitative Credit Information System	In Progress
Development and Implementation of the Gender Inclusive Finance and Women's SME Case studies for AFI and AfDB. The case studies were commenced in February 2025. Currently, consultants are carrying out the case studies in stages with 7 to be completed by June 2025 and 6 more by October 2025. Concurrently, there will be ongoing reviews by AFI and CBE. Central Bank of Eswatini Qualitative Gender Inclusive Finance	Completed
To develop and implement the Financial Inclusion Framework. The FIF was developed in 2024 and received peer review comments at the AFI FISPLG in March 2025 which are being incorporated into the Draft FI Framework. It is now undergoing approval from the CBE Governance structures. Central Bank of Eswatini Qualitative National Strategy on Financial Inclusion	Completed
To develop the National Fintech Strategy and an implementation plan. This project was started in April 2025 and the peer learning was conducted in June 2025. The strategic launch is targeted for Q4 2025. Central Bank of Eswatini Qualitative FinTech	Completed
Finalise and solicit funds for the implementation of a Roadmap for transitioning MSMEs into the green economy. The funds are currently being solicited with the UNDP and other international donors. This is to increase access and usage of inclusive green finance products and services. Ministry of Finance - Eswatini Qualitative Inclusive Green Finance	In Progress
The MSME Finscope Report was launched by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. This was to increase availability and utilization of data to inform the development of suitable financial products and services, as well as to enhance business development and support service delivery. Ministry of Finance - Eswatini Qualitative Financial Inclusion Data	Completed
Establish the updated National Financial Literacy Framework 2024-2028 to ensure that consumers make informed financial and economic decisions that ultimately drive economic growth in Eswatini. Currently, the Ministry of Education and Curriculum Development Department is conducting a peer-learning benchmarking exercise with Uganda and Kenya. Ministry of Finance - Eswatini Qualitative Financial Literacy & Financial Education	In Progress
To develop the recent National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) for 2023-2028, we are to establish an effective coordination mechanism to support its implementation. Nominations into the FI Technical Working Group has been received and will support targeted actions, foster collaboration and ensure efforts are aligned with achieving FI. Ministry of Finance - Eswatini Qualitative National Strategy on Financial Inclusion	In Progress
Promote a savings culture for youth-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises through savings and lending groups and facilitating linkages to financial institutions. These youths should be able to get repeat loans and graduate to commercial banks and development finance institutions for bigger loans based on previous performance. Ministry of Finance - Eswatini Qualitative Financial Inclusion of Youth	In Progress
Providing a line of credit to Imbita Women Finance Trust (IWFT) microfinance institution, prioritising female youth enterprises from ages 18 to 35. Currently, a MoA has been signed and IWFT has already started disbursing the loans to those qualified. Ministry of Finance - Eswatini Qualitative Gender Inclusive Finance	In Progress

To facilitate and promote the development of efficient credit information sharing mechanism and promote Technical assistance to Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders in Uganda to adopt credit reference bureau services (CRB) with a view to Increase access and usage of credit reference bureau services.

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of Uganda

Qualitative Credit Information System

In Progress

Development and Implementation of the Gender Inclusive Finance and Women's SME Case studies for AFI and AfDB. The case studies were commenced in February 2025. Currently, consultants are carrying out the case studies in stages with 7 to be completed by June 2025 and 6 more by October 2025. Concurrently, there will be ongoing reviews by AFI and CBE.

Central Bank of Eswatini

Qualitative Gender Inclusive Finance

Completed

To develop and implement the Financial Inclusion Framework. The FIF was developed in 2024 and received peer review comments at the AFI FISPLG in March 2025 which are being incorporated into the Draft FI Framework. It is now undergoing approval from the CBE Governance structures.

Central Bank of Eswatini

Qualitative National Strategy on Financial Inclusion

Completed

To develop the National Fintech Strategy and an implementation plan. This project was started in April 2025 and the peer learning was conducted in June 2025. The strategic launch is targeted for Q4 2025.

Central Bank of Eswatini

Qualitative FinTech

Completed

Finalise and solicit funds for the implementation of a Roadmap for transitioning MSMEs into the green economy. The funds are currently being solicited with the UNDP and other international donors. This is to increase access and usage of inclusive green finance products and services.