From policy to practice: Delivering financial inclusion through stablecoins in the Pacific

Financial inclusion is one of the most widely discussed objectives in global finance. Yet for many of the people who need it most, access to efficient, affordable financial services remains constrained by infrastructure that has changed little in decades.

For Pacific Island workers participating in seasonal labour programs in Australia and New Zealand, this challenge is not theoretical—it is experienced every payday.

Each year, more than 30,000 workers participate in Australia’s Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme alone, supporting critical sectors such as agriculture, meat processing, and aged care. These workers are vital to regional economies, while the income they send home underpins entire communities across the Pacific.

Despite this importance, the financial systems supporting these workers remain fragmented, expensive, and slow.

Stablecoins offer a practical and immediate opportunity to change that.

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