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Summary of Financial Inclusion and Capability Survey Report in Mozambique

Core Content

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of financial inclusion and capability in Mozambique, conducted by the World Bank at the request of Banco de Mocambique (BdM) and supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) Trust Fund. It is part of the Mozambique Financial Sector Strategy (MFSDS) 2013-2022 and aims to inform policy actions to enhance financial inclusion and consumer protection.

Main Findings

• Financial Inclusion:

  • 36% of adults have never used any financial products or services.
  • 19% of adults without formal accounts state they do not know how to open an account or do not trust financial institutions.
  • In urban areas, 46% of adults have a bank account, while only 19% in rural areas do.
  • 15% of urban respondents have a bank loan, compared to 7% in rural areas.
  • Banks, money lenders, and microfinance institutions (MFIs) are the most commonly used financial providers (52%, 41%, and 37% respectively).
  • Insurance products are less known, with only 38% of respondents being familiar with them.
  • Key barriers to account ownership include lack of money, affordability, and financial knowledge.
  • In rural areas, 20% of those without accounts report they cannot afford to open one, while trust and knowledge issues affect 19% and 26% of urban and rural respondents respectively.

• Financial Capability:

  • On average, adults correctly answered 3.7 out of 7 basic financial literacy questions.
  • 93% could perform simple divisions, but only about a quarter understood compound interest and inflation.
  • Adults are familiar with an average of 3.3 different financial providers and their products.
  • Bank products are the most known (74%), followed by MFI products (71%) and money lenders (61%).
  • Insurance products are less known (38%).
  • Financial capability is stronger in day-to-day money management (e.g., budgeting, living within means) but weaker in long-term planning and decision-making (e.g., coping with shocks, setting money aside, thinking of the future).

• Financial Consumer Protection:

  • Only 13% of respondents experienced a conflict with a financial service provider in the past three years.
  • Less than half of those who encountered disputes took action to resolve them.
  • The main reasons for not taking action include lack of trust in government authorities and unawareness of available dispute resolution mechanisms.

Key Recommendations

Financial Inclusion

• Promote a more competitive and diverse financial sector: Introduce policies to increase competition and lower costs, enabling more people to access financial services.
• Support branchless banking: Encourage mobile and agent banking to reach remote and low-density areas with high costs of traditional banking.
• Introduce no-frills savings and payment accounts: Develop accounts with nil or very low minimum balances to facilitate access for low-income populations.

Financial Capability

• Develop a comprehensive financial education strategy: Based on survey findings, create a plan to improve financial knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors.
• Use a wide range of outreach methods: Utilize mass media, comic books, and trusted intermediaries to enhance awareness and understanding.
• Combine financial capability interventions with other tools: Integrate financial education with text message reminders and other behavioral nudges to increase effectiveness.
• Link financial capability programs with accessible products: Ensure that educational efforts are aligned with products that are widely available to promote beneficial participation in financial markets.
• Share survey results with financial institutions: Help them design products tailored to the needs of underserved populations.

Financial Consumer Protection

• Mandate Key Fact Statements: Require financial institutions to provide clear disclosure of key product information and test consumer understanding.
• Disclose dispute resolution mechanisms: Ensure all pre-contractual and contractual disclosures include information on internal and external dispute resolution processes.
• Analyze consumer complaints: Use data on complaints to inform supervisory and regulatory activities.

Relationship Between Financial Inclusion and Capability

• There is a significant overlap in the target populations of banks and other financial service providers, including MFIs.
• Financial capability is a critical enabler for financial inclusion, as individuals with higher financial literacy are more likely to use formal financial services.
• The report emphasizes the need to strengthen the link between financial education and product access to improve inclusion outcomes.

Structure of the Report

• Preface: Explains the purpose and background of the survey.
• Key Findings: Summarizes the main results in three areas: financial inclusion, financial capability, and financial consumer protection.
• Executive Summary: Provides a concise overview of the survey’s key points.
• Background on the Mozambique Survey: Details the methodology and support received for the survey.
• Chapters:
  • Chapter 1: Financial Inclusion
  • Chapter 2: Financial Capability
  • Chapter 3: Relationship between Financial Inclusion and Capability
  • Chapter 4: Financial Consumer Protection
• Appendices: Include background information, regression tables, and additional data analysis.
• Figures and Tables: Provide visual and numerical summaries of survey results.
• Boxes and Glossary: Offer context and definitions of key terms used in the report.

Conclusion

The survey underscores the need for a multifaceted approach to enhance financial inclusion and capability in Mozambique. It highlights the importance of improving financial literacy, expanding access to affordable financial products, and strengthening consumer protection mechanisms to ensure equitable and sustainable financial development.