This article summarizes the Spotlight on Financial Inclusion Leaders series of case studies developed by the SEEP Network with support from Citi Microfinance. The series profiles four microfinance associations, showcasing the ways in which they are supporting their members and meeting the challenges of value-added growth in financial inclusion. These associations are leaders in implementing innovative and locally-responsive approaches to financial inclusion. Their work is having a clear and measured impact on the lives of their clients, and their experiences bring valuable new knowledge to the industry at large.

Articles in the series:

• I: Expanding Islamic Microfinance in Azerbaijan: The case for industry coordination to serve new client segments
• II (English): Expanding E-Money Services in Peru: Reaching unbanked clients and advancing financial inclusion
• II (Español): Expansión de los servicios de dinero electrónico en Perú: Alcance de clientes sin acceso a servicios bancarios y avance de la inclusión financiera
• III (English): The Advance of Mobile Banking in Ecuador: Leveraging shared, industry-wide infrastructure for rural financial inclusion
• III (Español): La banca móvil para la inclusión financiera en las áreas rurales de Ecuador: Utilizando una infraestructura compartida y la banca móvil para toda la industria
• IV: Inclusive Finance for Low Cost Private Schools in Pakistan: Serving a new client segment with sector-specific strategies