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Unlocking the Business Case for Health Insurance for Low-income Women Savers: Insights from Uganda and Senegal
For the past 15 years, Women’s World Banking (WWB) has partnered with financial services providers (FSPs) to design health insurance solutions tailored to the needs of low-income women. Historically, WWB has focused on developing insurance solutions for loan customers. The credit-bundled models have proven effective and meaningful, with more than
The MFWW Podcast Ep. 27: Money in Motion: The Future of Financial Systems
What does the rise of instant payments, CBDCs, and buy-now-pay-later innovations mean for global financial systems—and for the women too often left at the edges of them? In this episode of Making Finance Work for Women, we speak with David Marsh, Chairman and Co-Founder of OMFIF, whose upcoming book Can
From Insight to Impact: Tools and Resources from the 2025 Financial Inclusion Forum
What does it take to build a financial system that truly includes—and sustains—women’s participation? At the Financial Inclusion Forum 2025, we are exploring three critical pillars—universal identification, inclusive payments, and consumer protection. Each stage reflects both the opportunities and the barriers she faces as she moves from first access to
Women’s World Banking Convenes Stakeholders Workshop to Advance Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria – 21 August 2025 – Women’s World Banking (WWB), in partnership with the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), convened a high-level Stakeholders’ Workshop on Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion (WDFI). The convening directly supports Nigeria’s aspiration to build a Trillion-Dollar Economy by unlocking women’s full economic
The MFWW Podcast Ep. 26: Tokens, Tech & Trust: What Crypto Means for Inclusive Finance
Crypto is redefining value. But what does this mean for people too often left behind by traditional finance—especially women? In this episode of Making Finance Work for Women, we sit down with Rebecca Carvatt, Partner at EY Financial Services Consulting. With nearly two decades of experience scaling digital banks and
The MFWW Podcast Ep. 25: Inside the Numbers: What the Global Findex Means for Women
The 2025 Global Findex is here—and it’s making headlines. In this special episode, Women’s World Banking President & CEO Mary Ellen Iskenderian joins Leora Klapper, Lead Economist at the World Bank and architect of the Findex, for an exclusive first look at what the data reveals about women’s financial inclusion
Leveraging Digital Innovation to Enhance Access to Credit for Women-led Micro and Small Enterprises (W-MSEs) in Nigeria: Insights from Our Pilot with The Grooming Centre
In partnership with The Grooming Centre, a leading microfinance institution dedicated to building a vibrant and high-growth organization poised to play a leading role in enhancing access to financial services for the poor. Women’s World Banking launched a project in June 2024 aimed at enhancing financial access for Women-led Micro
Prioritizing Digital ID and Inclusive Payments to Unlock Economic Growth for AllÂ
Imagine trying to open a bank account, receive government support, or even send money—without a personal ID. For 850 million people globally – almost twice the population of Europe – this is a harsh reality. Without ID ownership, these individuals are prevented from accessing essential services and fully participating in
The MFWW Podcast Ep. 24: Not Just a Loan: How Credit Can Power—or Fail—Women’s Economic Potential
Traditional credit products often ignore the lived realities of women entrepreneurs—requiring collateral they don’t own, loan terms they can’t meet, and scoring models that fail to see their value. In this episode, we unpack groundbreaking findings from Innovations for Poverty Action’s latest evidence review on what it truly takes to
Why Women’s Financial Access Is the Smartest Investment Policymakers Can Make
By Louiza Kaluna, Program Coordinator, Leadership and Diversity If women were full economic participants, global GDP would rise by 26%. Amid changing political landscapes globally given national elections in 74 countries in 2025, women’s financial inclusion represents a valuable opportunity. The financial services sector stands as a constant force for
