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The MFWW Podcast Ep. 3: The Role of Mobile Network Operators in Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion
Host Sonja Kelly (Global VP, Women’s World Banking) and guest Aniqa Sandhu (CEO, Digicel Group) discuss mobile network companies’ role in boosting women’s internet usage and effective financial capability building. Despite improved coverage, 3.2 billion people remain unconnected, disproportionately impacting women. Join us on Women’s World Banking’s Making Finance Work for Women (MFWW) Podcast as we delve into solutions for women’s financial inclusion.
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The MFWW Podcast Ep. 2: Blockchain & Crypto – A Dynamic Duo for Faster Financial Inclusion?
Join Sonja Kelly, Global VP of Women’s World Banking, as she discusses blockchain’s potential for financial inclusion with expert Conor Svensson. Explore how blockchain and cryptocurrency can empower women financially on Women’s World Banking’s Making Finance Work for Women (MFWW) Podcast.
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The MFWW Podcast Ep. 1: The Rise of the Ethical Machines in Women’s Financial Inclusion
Join Sonja Kelly, Global VP of Women’s World Banking, as she discusses with ethicist Reid Blackman the ethical implications of AI in financial services. Explore how to mitigate biases in algorithm-enabled credit decisions to promote financial inclusion for women on Women’s World Banking’s Making Finance Work for Women (MFWW) Podcast.
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Five Design Principles to Help Reach and Serve Cambodian Young Adult Women
By Ker Thao, Maria Serenade, and Elwyn Panggabean Globally, the emerging youth population presents a potential for economic growth. However, youth in developing countries also still face barriers to access financial services, such as three of 10 million Cambodian young adults who remain financially underserved. Youth savings, in particular, has
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What is Economic Violence Against Women and Why Does it Matter?
By Tayler Nelson (Graduate Research Intern, Doctoral Candidate in Sociology at the University of Minnesota), Megan Dwyer Baumann (Regional Research Lead, Latin America, Women’s World Banking), Soraya Husain-Talero (Research Director, Fundación WWB Colombia) Despite gains in women’s rights and agency throughout the past century, violence against women remains a prevalent
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Closing the Access to Skills Gap: Resource Roundup
As part of our work focused on closing the skills gap, we are collating in one place resources from Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion (WDFI) Advocacy Hub coalition members to help governments, financial service providers and civil society organizations ensure every woman has access to initiatives that can increase her confidence
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Building Local Presence for Scale & Impact in Africa
By Ade Ashaye, Regional Head for Africa, Women’s World Banking If you ever find yourself in Lagos, particularly Marina, you’ll encounter a bustling financial hub. Picture a towering 30-story marble tower, which serves as the headquarters for one of the largest banks in Africa. Right next door is an open
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Bridging the Gender Gap: How Fintechs Drive Financial Inclusion
Fintech companies are reshaping the way we interact with money and financial services, and their impact goes beyond just convenience and efficiency. A fintech, or financial technology company, is an innovative organization that leverages digital technology to provide a wide range of financial services, including digital banking, mobile payments and
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How Digital Financial Services Break Down Barriers and Empower Young Women in Cambodia
By Ker Thao, Maria Serenade, and Elwyn Panggabean In Cambodia, three million out of 10 million young adults remain financially underserved, hindering their ability to plan and invest for their futures. As part of its drive for greater financial inclusion, Women’s World Banking is working with AMK Microfinance Institution –
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Advancing Women in Leadership Roles: Inclusion Insights
Women’s representation in leadership positions remains a pressing issue globally. According to OMFIF’s 2023 Gender Balance Index, at the current rate of progress, it would take over a century to achieve gender parity in leadership roles for central banks and major financial institutions. Despite significant advancements in recent years, women