Around the world, 1.3 billion people remain unbanked and women lag behind men in terms of access to formal accounts, credit, and savings products. FinEquity, a community of practice to empower women through financial inclusion, is convened by CGAP. It provides facilitated platforms to share experiences, identify key challenges, document and discuss emerging good practices, and solve common problems associated with increasing equitable access to and use of a broad range of financial services. Learn More
A new BRAC pilot is exploring how rural village waste management systems can help build climate resilience and women’s economic empowerment.
To mark International Women's Day, FinEquity reflects on the importance of connection and knowledge sharing to bridge gaps and keep gender priorities visible.
A practical resource to help practitioners design financial products and services for women entrepreneurs using women‑centered design.
You are invited to join a two‑week asynchronous LinkedIn group discussion on Gender Norms and Women’s Financial Inclusion! Join the FinEquity LinkedIn Group here. Discussion dates: February 23 – March 6, 2026.
FinEquity Independent Evaluation Report
We are excited to share the results of FinEquity’s Independent Evaluation! The findings highlight the critical role of FinEquity in keeping gender on the agenda, creating a trusted, inclusive space where diverse stakeholders can connect, learn, and collaborate. Two-thirds of those interviewed and surveyed valued FinEquity for learning and knowledge exchange, while 40% found direct impacts on their work in designing strategies and solutions and identifying partners.
Member Spotlight - Janet Kuteli, CEO Fortune Credit
FinEquity spoke to Janet Kuteli (Fortune Credit) during SAM (African Inclusive Finance Week) 2025 organized by ADA - Appui au Développement Autonome in Nairobi. In this video interview, Janet shares insights on the challenges facing financial services in Kenya, where current approaches fall short for women, and highlights the value of the FinEquity community for small players in the sector.
Latest Publications
This report examines women as remittance recipients, the structural factors shaping their financial agency and the conditions under which remittances can contribute to inclusive rural transformation.
This publication explores a scalable, community-led model to expand access to enterprise credit for rural women entrepreneurs in India, an underserved segment often caught in the “missing middle” between microfinance and traditional bank lending.
This Handbook provides policymakers, regulators, development partners, and financial institutions with a practical framework to embed gender responsiveness into financial-sector policy and regulation.