Driving Women's Financial Inclusion at All Levels
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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Esther Ocloo
Esther Afua Ocloo, a young woman who transformed a mere sixpence into 12 jars of marmalade, marking the genesis of her entrepreneurial journey, eventually emerged as one of Ghana’s foremost business leaders and a staunch advocate for women’s economic participation. As Women’s World Banking’s inaugural chairwoman, she etched her name
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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Dr. Jennifer Riria
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. These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach from the women we serve and our customers, to allies and women in leadership
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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Sylvia Chin
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s (WWB) 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking journey. These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach from the women we serve and our customers, to allies and women in
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Charting Paths to Empowerment: Highlights from the Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion Advocacy Hub
The Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion (WDFI) Advocacy Hub team recently met with coalition members and the larger women’s financial inclusion ecosystem in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia is home to one of the local coalitions, and two coalition members joined from Indonesia, home to the other local coalition (Dr. Arifah Rahmawati, Secretary
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The MFWW Podcast Ep. 9: Past to Present: Women’s Role in Fintech’s Evolution
In episode 9 of The Making Finance Work for Women Podcast, we embark on a compelling exploration of the evolution of fintech, recognizing the pivotal yet underrepresented role of women leaders in this burgeoning industry. As fintech matures, it is crucial to acknowledge the responsibility that accompanies its growth.
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Five Insights to Drive Digital Inclusion of Women
By Dr. Sonja Kelly, Global Vice President, Research & Advocacy, Women’s World Banking The early release of the GSMA Mobile Gender Gap 2024 headlines, the World Bank Global Digital Summit, and the preparations for Brazil’s G20 focus on digital identity and data governance converged this past week, with important insights
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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Blanca Estela Olvera
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 till today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach
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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Michaela Walsh
An unchartered path always held an allure for her. While it was unusual for a girl from Kansas City to go to college on the East Coast in the 50’s, she took the risk anyway. After her freshman year at Manhattanville College in 1952, she jumpstarted her career and secured
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The MFWW Podcast Ep. 8: Two Sides of the Crypto Coin & the Promise of Financial Inclusion
In episode 8 of Making Finance Work for Women, we delve into cryptocurrency’s potential for financial inclusion. Explore its promises and challenges, from decentralization to market volatility. Join Sonja Kelly and Sheila Warren as they discuss whether crypto can bridge economic gaps or faces fundamental obstacles.
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A Year in the WDFI Advocacy Hub: Driving Momentum for Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion
The Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion (WDFI) Advocacy Hub, launched in July 2022, is a catalyst for collective action joining together public and private sector organizations to accelerate progress in women’s digital financial inclusion. At the start of 2024, we are looking back at our first full year and the progress