WE Finance Code Community of Champions
The WE Finance Code Community of Champions (CoC) is a global peer learning community made up of national Code champions who share best practices across implementing countries. The CoC meets four times per year online and once in-person for a day-long deep dive workshop on emerging best practices— the WE Finance Code Study Tour.
To support the successful implementation of the Code in country, We-Fi is rolling out a global learning agenda across implementing countries that will ensure good practices are identified, codified and shared. National Code Champions are asked to join the WE Finance Code Community of Champions, an international peer learning community. Members will gather for four 90-minute webinar sessions and 1 in person meeting per year.
Who Attends?
Who are the Champions?
WE Finance Code Champions are forward-thinking senior leaders who are driving Code efforts. Members include Central Banks and other financial services regulators, data aggregators (if different), financial service provider (FSP) signatories, and other key ecosystem actors.
Up to four Code Champion Institutions from each country are invited to participate, along with a National Code Coordinator and a representative of the supporting We-Fi Implementing Partner. The Champion Institution must put forward a senior leader, nominated by a CEO, to lead the Institution’s Code efforts. The Champion Institution must have sector-wide influence and available resources to support Code implementation. It is recommended to nominate at least two individuals from each Champion Institution to join the CoC, and to have representatives from at least four institutions per country.
Why Attend?
The WE Finance Code is a new initiative with tremendous potential. To ensure a rapid and successful adoption, it is important that the learning across implementing countries is expedited.
The CoC annual meetings serve as a platform to provide Code country Champions with essential tools, practical knowledge, and best practice examples. These meetings are designed to help participants better implement the Code. The focus is on sharing experiences and fostering community.
2025 Meeting Schedule
In 2025, the CoC will convene a total of five times, focusing on Code Implementation.
Session 1
Designing a National Code: Building the Implementation Plan and Charter
February 6th, Online from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm London time
Session 2
Signatories Recruitment, Onboarding, and Engagement
April 10th, Online from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm London time
Session 3
WE Finance Code Study Tour, Kigali, Rwanda
May 30th, In person, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Kigali time
Session 4
National Gender Data Journey and Reporting
September 4, Online from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm London time
Session 5
Effective Policies and Instruments for Enabling WMSMEs
November 13th, Online from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm London time
Languages
The operating language of the WE Finance Community of Champions will be English. Spanish and Russian interpretation is provided.
Nomination Process
Up to four Code Champions from each country are invited to attend along with a National Code Coordinator and a representative of the supporting We-Fi Implementing Partner. Anchor must put forward a senior leader nominated by CEO to lead the institution’s Code efforts. Anchor institution must have sector wide influence and available resources to support Code implementation.
Register
If your institution is a Code Champion, please nominate your representative by filling out this registration form.