New Zealand is closely involved in international efforts to understand the drivers of financial literacy and find ways to improve it. 

The New Zealand Retirement Commissioner is on the Advisory Board of the OECD International Network for Financial Education. 

The Commissioner and other Retirement Commission staff speak regularly at international conferences and events about New Zealand's experiences in encouraging financial education and financial literacy.

The Centre for Financial Literacy hosts international speakers in New Zealand at its events.

Many countries have useful financial education programmes, research and strategies.

"Financial education is climbing up national agendas around the world".* 

 *OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría made this comment in a speech discussing the importance of financial education in responding to the international financial crisis.  

There are many factors prompting increased attention on financial literacy.  New Zealand's position is not unique; many of the reasons people need higher levels of financial literacy are common around the world. 

• Find out more about the need for financial literacy in New Zealand.