Financial Inclusion: Trade Finance Global, ADB and GDI Hub’s Push for Accessibility in the Financial Sector
Driving disability inclusion forward: ADB’s new project targets accessibility in banking
We're delighted to share this new article on Trade Finance Global, which explores our work alongside the Asian Development Bank to drive disability inclusion through accessible banking.
Globally the banking sector has the potential to catalyse progress in the economic inclusion of people with disabilities. It is integral within the trade and supply chain ecosystem and can act to facilitate the removal of financial and employment barriers across livelihoods.
The article explores how the Asian Development Bank with the support of the Global Disability Innovation Hub has tackled disability inclusion, promoting accessibility in partner banks across Asia.
The project looked to increase access to finance products for those with disabilities and to raise awareness within companies of disability issues, modifying hiring practices and internal processes. Alongside bespoke guidance, knowledge tools have been released as a sector resource.
“Integrating accessibility and inclusion helps serve 1 in 6 customers, attract diverse talent, reduce legal risks, and avoid future retrofitting costs; in essence driving sustainable business growth and innovation,” said Catherine Holloway, Professor of Interaction Design and Innovation at UCL’s Interaction Center and co-founder of the GDI Hub.
Read the article in full: Driving disability inclusion forward: ADB’s new project targets accessibility in banking - Trade Finance Global
See the knowledge tools for the banking sector: https://www.adb.org/what-we-do/trade-supply-chain-finance-program/disability-inclusion
