COVID-19 and Women-Led MSMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa
This study aims to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women-led MSMEs in 13 African countries hoping to contribute to further strengthening of outcomes for those MSMEs.
Empowering Women on a Journey Towards Digital Financial Capability
This report focuses on building the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for customers to engage with digital financial services.
Narrowing the Gender Gap in Mobile Banking
Evidence from field experiments in Bangladesh examining the gender gap in the adoption and usage of mobile banking
Risk Sharing Facilities: Mobilizing Finance for Women-Led MSMEs
Toolkit for policymakers, regulators, supervisors involved in the formulation and implementation of policy and regulation that advance access to finance for women-led MSMEs
The UN Principles for Responsible Digital Payments
The UN Principles for Responsible Digital Payments are a practical nine-part guide to building trust, mitigating risks and driving inclusive economies.
Measuring Women’s Economic Empowerment in Financial Inclusion
A Mapping of relevant measurement tools
A Policy Framework for Women-Led MSME Access to Finance
Financing insights on women-led MSMEs from emerging markets
Bridging the Gap: Emerging Private Sector Response and Recovery Measures for Gender Equality Amid COVID-19
How companies and organizations around the world ensure the economic inclusion and social well-being of their stakeholders
Guidance Note for Action: Supporting SMEs to Ensure the Economic COVID-19 Recovery is Gender-Responsive and Inclusive
This Note shows how the barriers women entrepreneurs already face in starting and retaining a business are likely to increase in the aftermath of COVID-19.
Financial Innovation to Support Women-Led Businesses
This document summarizes the main characteristics of Mexico's first gender bond with the aim of expanding the resources available to finance projects led by women in rural areas.