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FinEquity Guide Launch: Measuring Women’s Economic Empowerment in Financial Inclusion
This publication serves as a reference guide for stakeholders interested in applying Women’s Economic Empowerment measurements to their work.
Bill and Melinda Gates Are Now Backing New Digital Payments System in Pakistan to Support Financial Inclusion for Women
The new online payments system, Raast, has been launched to support women who might have been financially marginalized or unable to access modern financial services for a long time.
Introducing a New Fund to Help Women Entrepreneurs During COVID-19
While economies around the world are reeling from the pandemic’s impact, some segments are disproportionately affected. This is particularly the case for women-owned micro, small and medium enterprises.
Grameen America Raises $17.5 Million for Second Microfinance Fund
The nonprofit’s new $17.5 million impact fund will specifically focus on supporting underserved women business owners impacted by COVID.
IFC, DAVR-BANK Boost Lending to MSMEs and Women-Owned Businesses in Uzbekistan
IFC's $5 million investment will provide critical working capital to help them continue their operations and stay afloat during the ongoing public health crisis.
Innovation Fund for COVID Response and Recovery Through Savings Groups
The SEEP Network is excited to announce a challenge fund to support innovations in gender-intentional COVID response and recovery efforts related to Savings Groups.
Banco W Issuing $40M “Social Bond,” Funded by IDB Invest to Promote Gender Equity in Colombia via Microfinance
The funds are slated to reach 25,000 female-led microenterprises and support the “development of the capital markets and thematic bonds in Colombia.”
IFC and AIA Sri Lanka Partner to Increase Sri Lankan Women's Access to Insurance, Create More Jobs
Under the agreement, IFC will help AIA Sri Lanka develop a women's insurance program strategy and suitable products for Sri Lankan women.
Women’s World Banking to Host Making Finance Work for Women Virtual Summit
Exploring Covid-19’s impact on women’s economic empowerment and building resilience through equitable and inclusive financial systems.
IFC Supports Afghan Women’s Access to Financial and Non-Financial Services
More than an estimated 5,000 women are expected to directly benefit from a new initiative led by Ghazanfar Bank, one of Afghanistan’s leading commercial banks.