Women’s leadership in finance is essential for economic growth. Our latest policy brief, “How Inclusive Leadership Contributes to Women’s Financial Inclusion,” explores how empowering women in financial policymaking leads to stronger, more inclusive financial systems.
Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in top roles across central banks, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions. This leadership gap limits innovation and slows progress toward closing the gender gap in financial access.
The brief highlights real-world examples of women leaders transforming financial inclusion:
- In Cambodia, the central bank is advancing a national strategy to improve women’s access to financial services.
- In Rwanda, mobile money initiatives led by women are reaching thousands of unbanked women in rural areas.
- In Eswatini and Tajikistan, women leaders are embedding gender equity into national financial strategies and expanding access to capital for women entrepreneurs.
These leaders are part of Women’s World Banking’s Leadership & Diversity Program for Regulators, which equips senior officials with the tools to lead inclusively and design policies that close the gender gap in finance.
Key Takeaways:
- Women in leadership drive better financial outcomes.
- Inclusive policies lead to higher financial inclusion rates.
- Gender-diverse teams outperform on innovation and impact.
Download the full brief to learn how investing in women leaders can unlock economic opportunity and build a more inclusive financial future.
