Karina Broens Nielsen

Karina Broens Nielsen is a Senior Financial Sector Specialist at CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor), which is affiliated with the World Bank.1 She is based in the Paris area and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.1

Professional Activities

Karina is actively involved in various initiatives related to financial inclusion and development:

CGAP Council of Governors:: In June 2023, she attended CGAP's Council of Governors meeting in São Paulo, Brazil, working with colleagues and members.2

Financial Inclusion 2.0:: She is part of this initiative, which aims to leverage data, methodologies, and technologies to advance financial inclusion.3

Annual Reporting:: Karina contributed to CGAP's Annual Report 2023, which highlighted their work on topics such as the links between climate change and financial inclusion.4

Areas of Expertise

Karina's work focuses on several key areas in the financial sector:

• Financial inclusion
• Climate change and its relationship to financial services
• Customer experience in financial services
• Data analysis and methodologies for financial inclusion

She has been involved in discussions about the need for better outcome indicators to guide the financial inclusion industry.5

Global Engagement

Karina's role involves international collaboration and research. She has participated in events and initiatives across different countries, including Brazil2, and likely engages with a global network of financial inclusion professionals and policymakers.

Through her work at CGAP, Karina Broens Nielsen contributes to the organization's mission of advancing financial inclusion and improving the lives of poor people through better access to finance.