FinEquity Africa On Our Radar: February 2023
An updated take on "What We're Reading", the FinEquity Africa team brings you a curated list of women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment content we've been consuming recently, from podcasts, new initiatives, and articles to videos and social posts.
Driving Formal Savings: What Works for Low-Income Women?
Throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, low-income women remain underserved in their ability to access, use, and benefit from financial products. Closing this gap requires a better understanding of the types of savings products and services that women value, prioritize, and need.
FinDev Guide to Women's Financial Inclusion
This Guide features a curated selection of research and blogs on women's financial inclusion, from gender lens investing to financial diaries of women traders.
On Our Radar: March 2023
An updated take on "What We're Reading", the FinEquity team brings you a curated list of women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment content we've been consuming recently, from podcasts, new initiatives and articles to videos and social posts.
Top Five Takeaways From the #FinEquity2023 Annual Meeting
As part of the #FinEquity2023 Annual Meeting blog series, we reflect on key takeaways from the two-day event which explored how financial inclusion can be a tool for women’s economic empowerment and a just climate transition.
Setting FinEquity's Next Agenda: We Want Your Input!
Hear from Carolina Trivelli on the launch of FinEquity's global consultation at the #FinEquity2023 Annual Meeting and how you can have a say in determining the collective future direction and priorities of our work to empower women through financial inclusion.
Finding Our Collective Direction Towards Women's Economic Empowerment
Aude de Montesquiou, Global Facilitator for FinEquity, discusses the community of practice's current work and future ambitions to support women.
Coping Strategies of Financially Distressed Households
Which clients are most likely to draw down savings, borrow or sell off assets to deal with reduced income? This data can help MFIs find ways to make savings products easier to access, use and afford.
Empowering Women to Face Climate Change: How Can We Create Awareness of Financial Products and Services That Meet Women’s Needs?
Reflecting on a Member-led Session at the #FinEquity2023 Annual Meeting, we dive into how PULA, Opportunity International, and Fundación WWB Colombia are working to understand women's climate realities and financial needs.
Towards a More Sustainable Livelihood for Business Correspondent Agents
A new pilot explores the possibilities for agents in rural India to include assisted e-commerce among the services they offer.