International Women's Forum member Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO of Women’s World Banking, shares three key points for expanding women’s financial inclusion in response to the impact of the ongoing pandemic.

The credit rating agency opined that adequate system liquidity, along with sufficient capital buffers, provides enough cushion to navigate the challenges from a subdued operating environment.

This report summarizes the survey results providing an opportunity for MFIs to assess and reflect on their current HR practices and benchmark their practices with those of the sector.

Survey by the e-MFP Action Group "From Research to Practice and Back Again"

The aim of the project is to support SHGs by providing them with business training, production skills and marketing information to empower rural women to adopt non-agricultural means of earning a sustainable livelihood.

The investment aims to support a resilient recovery by promoting business growth, creating jobs, and fostering financial inclusion.

The proceeds will be used to fund solely green projects: renewable energy (C&I solar, roof-top solar), hydro power, and biomass energy.

The main objectives of the assignment were to design agency banking business model, map potential agents’ locations throughout the country, and provide technical assistance for branding, advertising, consumer education and industry sensitization on agency banking. 

The company has announced that it is driving a proof-of-concept in the country which will allow people to make payments in places with low or no internet connectivity.

"We want to be the power that helps emerging markets reach a faster economic development," OPay Chief Executive Officer Yahui Zhou said in a statement.