La paradoja entre crecimiento y desarrollo en la que se mueven los bancos al impulsar la inclusión financiera
Apostarle a la innovación social puede ser una salida para impulsar más el desarrollo. Foto: Foto: CEET
TL;DR
- Growing does not always equal developing; the region must prioritize closing social gaps for faster growth.
- Development should be measured by effective access to basic needs like health, justice, and education, not just macroeconomic indicators.
- Commercial banks face challenges in extending credit to high-need segments due to fiduciary duties and lack of guarantees.
- Collaboration with development banks and risk-sharing instruments like credit guarantees are essential for financial inclusion.
- Latin America faces significant inequality, hindering the poverty-reduction impact of economic growth.
- Supporting micro and small businesses, especially those led by women, is key to tackling inequality.
- Banks must modernize services and accompany businesses and individuals to overcome productivity and innovation challenges.
- A vision of development focused on productivity, equity, and social well-being, beyond mere growth, is needed.