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Empowering Women Microentrepreneurs in Emerging Markets through Business Skills Education
Business Skills Education Running a business is challenging for any entrepreneur, but for women microentrepreneurs in emerging markets, these challenges are even greater. Often lacking institutional support, formal business training and confidence in engaging with digital financial services, many of these women struggle to realize the full potential of their
Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Olubukola
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women to today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach
The MFWW Podcast Ep. 16: Climate Change Solutions: How One Fintech is Insuring Women Farmers’ Futures
Did you know that 840 million women in climate-vulnerable countries would find it difficult or impossible to cover the cost of an emergency? In this episode of the Making Finance Work for Women Podcast, we sit down with an economist turned fintech founder, Rose Goslinga (President & Co-Founder, Pula) who returned to her African roots to protect farmers against weather shocks.
Celebrating the 2024 Graduation of the Leadership & Diversity Program for Regulators at the AFI Global Policy Forum in El Salvador
The 2024 Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum, held in El Salvador between 2 – 5 September, was a week of rich discussion and collaboration. The highlight of the event for Women’s World Banking, was the Leadership & Diversity Program for Regulators (LDR) graduation ceremony on the morning
Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Ela Bhatt
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women to today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach
Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Rajesh Bansal
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women to today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach
Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Ibu Lenny Rosalin
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched the Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women till today. These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s
The MFWW Podcast Ep. 15: Beyond Survival: Financial Strategies for Women’s Inclusion Amid Climate Change
Did you know that 753 million women in climate-vulnerable countries do not have an active bank account or e-wallet and women who are financially excluded are most likely to live in a climate-vulnerable region? In this episode of Making Finance Work for Women, we sit down with one of Reuters’ “Trailblazing Women in Climate for 2024” to challenge the traditional focus on resilience and survival during climate shocks.
Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion: Driving Global Growth through Policy and Partnership
By Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO, Women’s World Banking and Dhivya O’Connor, CEO, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Politics aside: keep momentum in women’s digital financial inclusion 2024 is a mega year for elections across the globe. Almost a quarter of the world’s population is heading to the polls
Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Mats Granryd
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women to today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach
