Partnerships key to boosting financial inclusion � banker

Pal PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Pal PIC: KABO MPAETONA

The managing director of State Bank of India (SBI) Botswana, Pramod Pal says financial institutions need to embark on intense awareness campaigns to ensure the community is educated in banking facilities, services and products.

Financial inclusion is defined as the level of access to banking, remittances and any other financial services in a country or society.

Speaking at the Botswana Institute of Bankers graduation and awards ceremony on Tuesday, Pal said this effort could be achieved when the banks collaborate with other stakeholders like financial as well as educational institutions.

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