FIW 2022 will be held on 17-20 October, under the theme "Inclusive Growth in a Digital Era." The call for proposals for 5 – 60 minute sessions will close on 19 August.

The panel of experts will discuss what the new Findex data means, how to address gender gaps in technology, skills, and digital financial services, and why a more collective action is needed so that women can make an informed choice on their financial future.

The survey aims to gain a better understanding of the sector’s current level of development, MFIs’ green microfinance needs, and the extent to which MFIs are complying with local and international standards and regulations.

2021 Global Findex finds that three quarters of adults now have a bank or mobile money account; gender gap in account ownership narrows and more.

The theme of the 2022 IF50 competition is “Making Digitalization Count.”

Designed as a global end-to-end policy and finance platform, the Hub will harness the power of financial innovation to ensure maximum leverage. 

The global collaboration will feature IBM SkillsBuild to deliver digital learning to women and youth.

The event this year promises to bring together microfinance practitioners, policy makers, experts, investors, IT providers, donors, social finance enthusiasts, and more.

Through interviews with almost 18,000 microfinance clients across 41 countries, the 60 Decibels Microfinance Index provides a ground-up perspective on the lives of 25 million microfinance clients, representing 15 percent of the global market.

In her recently released book, Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, provides a comprehensive look at why women’s financial inclusion matters.