FinDev COVID-19 Update | 01 - 14 Jul 2021
A roundup of the most relevant coronavirus-related news, resources and events from the past two weeks
Introducing FinEquity Knowledge Guides and Library Update
FinEquity is delighted to announce the comprehensive revitalization of our online Resource Library and the rollout of the FinEquity Knowledge Guide Series, a curated directory of practical resources – case studies, tools, publications, and more – for advancing women’s financial inclusion.
Where is the Nexus of Women, Financial Inclusion and Climate Change?
Can financial services play a role in helping women mitigate and adapt to climatic shocks? Here, we unpack some of CGAP and Dalberg's findings from research on the topic ahead of our annual meeting.
Women and Climate Hypotheses and Assumptions
What role can financial services play in helping women mitigate and adapt to climate shocks? We have pulled out seven hypotheses on the nexus between gender, financial inclusion and climate change - check them out.
FinDev COVID-19 Update | 19 Nov - 02 Dec 2020
A roundup of the most relevant coronavirus-related news, resources and events from the past two weeks
On Our Radar: April 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.
Member Spotlight: Alessandra Heinemann
Alessandra Heinemann, Senior Social Protection Specialist at The World Bank, sat down with us to discuss the connection between social protection programs and mitigating gender-based violence, how digital cash transfers are empowering women, and the launch of a new e-learning course that can be used by the FinEquity community.
How Can Financial Inclusion Tackle the Drivers of Gender Inequality and Reduce Women’s Vulnerability to Climate Change?
In this second reflection on the FinEquity 2023 member-led sessions, we explore the importance of understanding women's unique lives and contexts, financing technologies for women's climate needs, and leveraging edutainment for behavior change.
Building an African Women’s Financial Inclusion Network
With women currently underrepresented at all levels of the global financial system, building a network to advance women’s roles in the sector is a pressing need to advance women’s financial inclusion. In Africa, New Faces New Voices (NFNV) has taken on this important mission.
Exploring New Markets Through Disaggregated Customer Data
A new tool from the WSBI’s Scale2Save initiative makes public datasets in Nigeria more accessible for gathering customer data and insights.