PHOTOS: What If The Poor Weren't Marginalized?

The idea of "financial inclusion" can seem abstract or difficult to comprehend until you put a human face on it. The picture gallery below does just that, showcasing the ingenuity, struggles and resilience of the world's poorest populations. Each year, photographers from around the world show us their take on financial inclusion by entering a photography competition run by the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), which is based at the World Bank. CGAP's mission is to help improve the li...