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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Rosmarie Michel
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women to today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach
Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Mother & Daughter: Dr. Mercedes Canalda & Meky Canalda de Beras Goico
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women to today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach
What regulators are worried about—and what industry can do about it
By Dr. Sonja Kelly, Global Head, Women’s World Banking Institute Financial sector regulators have much to consider when it comes to women’s digital financial inclusion: How can we narrow the gender divide in access and use of services? How can we reduce fraud in an increasingly complex digital environment? How
Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Sreyna Chab
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women to today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach
Climate Justice for Women through Finance: The Time is Now
As the world grapples with the accelerating effects of climate change, we are confronted by a harsh reality: financial inclusion and climate resilience are inextricably linked for women, especially those in the world’s most vulnerable regions. Yet, as COP29 unfolded earlier in November, progress on gender was disappointing. Despite global
The MFWW Podcast Ep. 17: Why Does a Warming World Hesitate to Trust Women Leaders?
Research indicates that female leaders are more likely to champion climate action and sustainability, yet perceptions of their leadership have declined in G7 countries, with only 49% comfortable having a woman as CEO and 47% comfortable with women as heads of government. In this episode of Making Finance Work for Women, we explore why we hesitate to embrace female leaders, especially in the context of climate change—a crisis that disproportionately affects women. In climate-vulnerable countries, women MSMEs face challenges to resilience of their businesses and need financial tools to adapt to new climate realities. Join us as we speak with Buhle Goslar, a fintech leader with over two decades of cross-continental experience and a fellow inclusive finance advocate, to discuss the unique insights women bring to leadership, their commitment to sustainability, and the barriers they face. Tune in to challenge stereotypes and envision a future where female leadership drives global solutions.
Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Harsha Rodrigues
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women to today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach
Empowering Women Microentrepreneurs in Emerging Markets through Business Skills Education
Business Skills Education Running a business is challenging for any entrepreneur, but for women microentrepreneurs in emerging markets, these challenges are even greater. Often lacking institutional support, formal business training and confidence in engaging with digital financial services, many of these women struggle to realize the full potential of their
Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Olubukola Pedro
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women to today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach
The MFWW Podcast Ep. 16: Climate Change Solutions: How One Fintech is Insuring Women Farmers’ Futures
Did you know that 840 million women in climate-vulnerable countries would find it difficult or impossible to cover the cost of an emergency? In this episode of the Making Finance Work for Women Podcast, we sit down with an economist turned fintech founder, Rose Goslinga (President & Co-Founder, Pula) who returned to her African roots to protect farmers against weather shocks.
