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Women's World Banking is Now Accepting Applications for Leadership and Diversity for Innovation Program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 class of the Leadership and Diversity for Innovation Program, taught by Women’s World Banking and faculty from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Build executive leadership capabilities, develop the pipeline of female talent and use best practices in behavioral design to close the gender gap in financial inclusion.

Senior Executives (male or female) from financial institutions, FinTechs or mobile network operators in emerging markets are invited to apply. Applicants should be part of the executive/senior management team or lead a significant line of business and should have an interest in serving low-income women.

Program Dates:

  • Program kick-off (virtual): March 2019.
  • Virtual learning: April 2019 to August 2019.
  • In-person session: September 23 to 27, 2019 in New York, NY.
  • Virtual learning, continued: October 2019-January 2020.
  • Capstone presentations: February to March 2019.

Application Deadline: 14 December 2018
Space is limited. Applications will be accepted in rolling basis until the class is complete.

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