Why We Need a Responsible Digital Finance Ecosystem
Eric Duflos of CGAP discusses recent findings on consumer risks and how to address them.
How Can We Design Consumer Protection That Builds Women’s Trust?
Consumer protection presents a significant challenge for financial inclusion. This blog explores how we can improve women's trust in the financial system and ensure that digital financial services are inclusive, safe, and sustainable for them to use.
Combating Restrictive Gender Norms in Pakistan
Roshaneh Zafar of Kashf Foundation shares how her organization is tackling key barriers to women’s economic empowerment.
We Have All the Data We Need on Women’s Financial Inclusion. Why Isn’t Anyone Using It?
In the third installment in our Leadership Insights series, Mary Ellen Iskenderian discusses the data we have about women's financial inclusion – and why it's not yet being used to tap into this underserved and promising market.
On Our Radar: May 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.
Gender-Transformative Business Models in Agriculture
Insights from five leading agricultural companies help us understand how businesses can advance gender equity by taking specific steps to address harmful gender norms and reduce gender gaps.
A Chatbot Named BOB and Other Consumer Protection Measures in the Philippines
Atty. Charina B. De Vera-Yap shares how the Philippine Central Bank is using a customer-centric approach to update regulations and better protect Filipino consumers.
On Our Radar: July 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.
FinEquity October 2022 Member Newsletter
The October 2022 newsletter included a number of updates, including the successful launch event for FinEquity Africa, two FinEquity webinars, a new gender norms diagnostic guidance document, a monthly round-up of WEE and WFI content our team has been enjoying and more.
Central Bank Digital Currencies: Five Lessons From Three Trailblazers
Experiences from the Bahamas, China and Nigeria help illuminate the rocky path for other central banks interested in implementing their own digital currencies.