Advancing Women-Led MSMEs Through Digital Financial Inclusion
This publication shares how policies, products, and grassroots actions enable women entrepreneurs to thrive with digital financial services.
Designing Credit Products to Support Women’s Economic Activity: Synthesis of Recent Literature
This evidence synthesis examines a range of studies published to examine the impact of financial innovations that have addressed barriers women face in accessing and using credit for productive purposes.
Grameen America Plans to Invest $40 Billion for Underserved Women of USA in Next Ten Years
To expand access to affordable capital for women entrepreneurs, Wells Fargo made a $3.25 million grant over three years to help Grameen America expand its operations to Phoenix, Arizona and advance the organization’s technology and digital platforms.
Women's World Banking Launches Women in Inclusive Tech Regulation Program
Join a multi-week program starting August 2024 to empower future policymakers with cutting-edge tech knowledge and strategies to close the gender gap in financial inclusion.
Standard Chartered and WEConnect International Announce New Partnership to Support Women-Owned Businesses in Emerging Market Supply Chains
Through the agreement, the Bank will be launching a dedicated financing facility for certified women-owned businesses within its market footprint, alongside targeted financing solutions for WEConnect International member buyers.
Grameen Foundation Launches Initiative to End Financial Abuse: Program SAFE
This comprehensive initiative aims to raise awareness, provide support services, and build a global coalition to safeguard against financial abuse in all its forms.
Resetting the Mindset Toward Investing in African Women Entrepreneurs
Eveline Tall, ambassador for AFAWA (Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa), shares why this initiative is necessary and how they are working to reduce the regional gender gap in financing.
African Guarantee Fund and Kenya Women Microfinance Bank Ink Deal to Strengthen Women's Access to Finance
African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has signed a Sh725 million ($5.37 million) risk-sharing partnership agreement with the Kenya Women Microfinance Bank (KWFT).