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A Practical Guide to Revolutionizing Product Design in Financial Services

Scroll down to download the report. At the intersection of financial inclusion and product design lies an often overlooked yet vital question: What about women? Despite the growing recognition of the importance of women in economic development, financial products are too often designed without the unique needs and experiences of

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Products & Solutions

Five Design Principles to Help Reach and Serve Cambodian Young Adult Women

By Ker Thao, Maria Serenade, and Elwyn Panggabean Globally, the emerging youth population presents a potential for economic growth. However, youth in developing countries also still face barriers to access financial services, such as three of 10 million Cambodian young adults who remain financially underserved. Youth savings, in particular, has

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Report: Revolutionizing Product Design in Financial Services

Product Design in Women’s Financial Services As Women’s World Banking President and CEO Mary Ellen Iskenderian aptly notes, The global average hides the starker reality of the situation women face. In some countries, it will take over 100 years to achieve gender equality in financial access without further intervention. The

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Leadership & Diversity

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

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2025 Financial Inclusion Forum

Unlocking Growth Opportunities for All Financial inclusion forum 2025 9 – 10 SEPTEMBER | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA A dynamic gathering of global leaders, policymakers, financial services providers, and innovators committed to closing the gender gap in financial access. Register Now Why Attend Agenda Speakers Resources Sponsorship Register Despite playing a

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Research & Perspectives

CBDCs: A Catalyst for Women’s Financial Inclusion?

As Central Bank Digitial Currencies (CBDCs) gain traction globally, with the majority of central banks exploring their potential specifically to improve financial inclusion, the question arises: Can CBDCs truly serve as a catalyst for women’s financial inclusion, and can women trust them?  In this brief, we delve into the benefits

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