Khalid Umar
Head of Strategic Planning Division, CAREC Institute

Khalid Umar is also coordinator of the CAREC Think Tanks Network. His interests include economic policy, regional economic cooperation, and strategic alliances and partnerships. Prior to his current post, he worked as Deputy Secretary (Economic Affairs) at the Pakistan Prime Minister's Office and the Pakistan Ministry of Finance.

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Summary

Bridging the Digital Divide to Widen Financial Services in Central Asia

Creating an enabling environment for financial technology and innovation and building public trust are key to encouraging more people to bank.

   Afghanistan; Azerbaijan; Georgia; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyz Republic; Mongolia; Pakistan; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Economics; Poverty; Social development and protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty; Goal 5: Gender Equality; Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities