The FinScope Survey not only enabled the assessment of the landscape of financial access in Rwanda, but also provided a benchmark for repeat surveys that will enable the impact of access related policy interventions to be assessed. Â This report summarises the findings of FinScope Rwanda 2020. Â This summary report addresses the information needs that would enable the government to develop and monitor evidence-based policies and regulations which will help extend the reach of financial services in the country.
Objectives of the FinScope Rwanda 2020 Survey
- Describe the levels of financial inclusion (i.e. levels of access to financial products and services – both formal and informal)
- Describe the landscape of access (i.e. the type of products and services used by financially included individuals)
- Identify the drivers of, and barriers to financial access
- Assess trends/changes over time (a decade financial inclusion indicator since 2008 to 2020 and 2016 – 2020 comparison)
- Stimulate evidence-based dialogue that will ultimately lead to effective public and private sector interventions that will increase and deepen financial inclusion
- Provide credible information on new opportunities for increased financial inclusion
- Provide information on new opportunities for increased financial inclusion and the extent to which financial services are meeting Rwandans’ needs
