This case study examines how financial regulators are shaping policies to improve women’s access to banking, credit, and digital financial services.

This study underscores that high-quality microfinance-plus programs can positively impact client income and assets even under adverse conditions.

The investment will directly support IFC priorities in Paraguay, fostering private investment and competition; encouraging economic formalization through financial resources for local businesses; and directing capital toward solutions that drive gender equality.

The loan will increase access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Paraguay, which in turn will have a positive impact on job creation and the economic recovery from the effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.