--- title: Wakandi updates | Cooperatives description: Cooperatives | Our vision is to be the global leader in creating equal financial opportunities. Follow us on our journey. --- Blog # Latest from Wakandi We are here with a clear purpose: be the global leader in creating equal financial opportunities. Follow us on our journey [Banking](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/banking?hsLang=en), [SACCOs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/saccos?hsLang=en), [Digitization](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digitization?hsLang=en), [Cooperatives](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/cooperatives), [Inclusion](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/inclusion?hsLang=en) ##### [Financial Inclusion Starts with Data Insight](https://blog.wakandi.com/financial-inclusion-starts-with-data-insight?hsLang=en) In an increasingly interconnected world, the question of financial inclusion remains a vital topic of discussion. With millions of individuals in Africa and other emerging markets still struggling to... Apr 9, 2024 10:14:43 AM [Cooperatives](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/cooperatives), [Digital Transformation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital-transformation?hsLang=en), [Financial Inclusion](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/financial-inclusion?hsLang=en), [Social Impact](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/social-impact?hsLang=en) ##### [What are Saving Groups in Sub-Saharan Africa?](https://blog.wakandi.com/what-are-saving-groups-in-sub-saharan-africa?hsLang=en) In Africa, a saving group refers to a collective financial arrangement where individuals come together to pool their resources and save money collectively. These groups are commonly known by names... Jul 21, 2023 8:55:03 AM [SACCOs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/saccos?hsLang=en), [Digitization](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digitization?hsLang=en), [Cooperatives](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/cooperatives), [Financial Inclusion](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/financial-inclusion?hsLang=en) ##### [The Cooperative Movement: Driving Financial Inclusion in East Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/the-cooperative-movement-driving-financial-inclusion-in-east-africa?hsLang=en) Let me start by sharing an incredible fact: did you know that around 1.7 billion people worldwide don't have access to basic financial services? That's about one-third of the global population! Mar 20, 2023 6:58:19 AM [Insights](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insights?hsLang=en), [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [SACCOs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/saccos?hsLang=en), [Finance](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/finance?hsLang=en), [Cooperatives](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/cooperatives), [partner-umbrella](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/partner-umbrella?hsLang=en) ##### [Impact of capacity building on cooperative societies’ success](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/impact-of-capacity-building-on-cooperative-societies-success?hsLang=en) Cooperative societies across Africa have been operating for decades to offer affordable financial services. They play a pivotal role in the socio-economic upliftment of millions of people,... Jan 12, 2022 9:22:09 PM