10×1000 Tech for Inclusion certified over 1700 Fintech students in 2022
The learning platform’s alumni network has expanded to 92 countries and regions worldwide since its launch in 2021
HONG KONG, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Fintech learning platform 10×1000 Tech for Inclusion (“10×1000”) announced today that in 2022 a total of 1,741 learners were certified to have completed the platform’s Fintech Foundation Program and Fintech Leadership Program, an increase of more than 63% year-over-year .
The top five countries where the most students came from were The Philippines, Indonesia, China, Thailandand Pakistan. Women made up 48% of the certified students and more than 20% came from micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
1,741 learners were certified to have completed 10×1000’s Fintech Foundation Program and Fintech Leadership Program in 2022
Referring to 2022 as another successful year, says Ms. Jennifer TanProgram Manager of 10×1000, said: “The 10×1000 learning platform was rolled out in 2021. By the end of 2022, the total number of alumni reached 2,808 and spread over 92 countries and regions. We believe that a truly global curriculum is the program’s core and unique advantage, which have enabled it to attract and engage such a robust global community of learners. We could not have achieved this without the support of our lecturers and partners around the world.”
“We are proud to have engaged more than 40 experts and scholars from around 20 countries and regions to participate in the creation of the curriculum. Together, they bring expertise and real-life learning to enhance the mindset, knowledge and skills required to equip our students to become the next generation of leaders in the digital economy,” she added.
The program recognized three of 10×1000’s partners for “2022 10×1000 Inclusion Awards.” Fintech Alliance.ph, Jokkolabs and the Department of Communications and Informatics, Indonesia (“Kominfo”) was recognized for their contribution to making the program more inclusive.
- Fintech Alliance.ph from The Philippines recruited 573 students who completed the program in 2022, of which 356 were female students.
- Jokkolabs launched the Fintech Foundation program in French to accommodate students in Africa. In 2022, 60 French-speaking students from a total of 17 African countries and regions completed the program.
- Com info from Indonesia picked up 243 candidates from 205 organizations, of which 72 are from MSMEs.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Lito Villanuevachairman of Fintech Alliance.ph, said, “As the country’s fintech industry continues to grow and flourish, this program is a valuable driver. Together with 10×1000, we are excited to continue playing the role of an active investor in minds and talents. by The Philippines and to strengthen the foundations for an inclusive fintech and digital ecosystem. We are sure that our efforts have paid off The Philippines on the map of a growing digital world.”
To make the program more accessible, 10×1000 has also announced several new initiatives for 2023:
- New languages: Fintech Foundation Program and Green Fintech Miniseries will be made available in Bahasa Indonesia; The Green Fintech Miniseries will also be made available in French.
- New miniseries: A new mini-series on digital financial services is to be launched.
About 10×1000 Tech for Inclusion
10×1000 Tech for Inclusion is an open and global fintech learning platform that enables learners to become drivers of digital economic growth. Its mission is to nurture and inspire 1,000 new talents and technology leaders every year for the next ten years. 10×1000 is a philanthropic initiative jointly launched by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Alipay in 2018.
SOURCE Ant group
