Case Study

The Role Regulators Play in Closing the Financial Inclusion Gender Gap: A Case Study of Costa Rica

The Costa Rica women’s financial inclusion story is a positive one. They've built a strong foundation, resulting in almost equal ownership of financial accounts between men and women. There's still more to do to keep improving and get more women using financial services. This means helping women understand digital and financial matters better, and supporting the creation of financial products tailored to women. 

This case study explores the steps being taken in Costa Rica to increase women's financial inclusion.