Banks and MFIs have long bypassed women nano-entrepreneurs as too expensive to serve profitably. But by meeting these women inside their trusted savings groups with digital tools, financial institutions are unlocking viable models to reach segments that traditional lending has missed.

This reading deck focuses on the financial lives of young women aged 15-24 in Tanzania, who make up almost 10% of the country’s population. It highlights findings from segmentation analysis and qualitative research undertaken in 2024.

The initiative is part of Airtel’s broader commitment to advancing the agricultural sector through financial technology, enhancing payment systems, and promoting financial inclusion for rural farmers across the region.

BRAC shares three key takeaways from a survey of participants in their financial and digital literacy program.

The Tanzania Bankers Association (TBA) has formed a dedicated research platform to explore how the banking sector can increase the number of Tanzanians accessing formal financial services, in line with the country’s Vision 2050 agenda.

A new climate resilience bond aims to help support women smallholder farmers, but the road to issuance has proved challenging.

The investment aims to address persistent barriers to finance in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia, where small businesses often lack access to formal credit.

This policy diagnostic seeks to analyze the barriers and opportunities within Tanzania’s remittance landscape, aiming to enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of remittance flows into the country.

Early results from a BRAC International pilot show how financial literacy training can enhance the impact of financial inclusion.