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Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders

Drawing from interviews across Africa and Latin America, this report explores the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs and proposes solutions. 

Case Study

From Collateral to Cashflow: Expanding Access to Finance for Nigeria’s Female Business Owners

This research examines how two commercial banks are developing innovative credit solutions to expand access to finance for women entrepreneurs.

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Women & Money: Insights and a Path to Close the Gender Gap

This paper presents research findings on the key challenges women face in accessing digital financial services and the design opportunities for the financial sector, policymakers and regulators, the philanthropic sector, NGOs, and designers everywhere.

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Evidence Review of Women's Groups and COVID-19: Impacts, Challenges, and Policy Implications for Savings Groups in Africa

This brief presents emerging evidence from studies in diverse African contexts on how COVID-19 has affected savings groups and how these groups have helped mitigate the pandemic’s negative consequences in sub-Saharan Africa.

Paper

The Case for a Gender-Intelligent Approach: An Opportunity for Inclusive Fintechs

Urging the need for gender-aware product design

Case Study

AXA Mansard, Nigeria – The Case for Insuring Women for a Better Tomorrow

This case study showcases the business case for women's insurance in Nigeria.

Paper

Acquisition and Engagement Strategies to Reach Women With Digital Financial Services

Using behavioral and design techniques to remove barriers for low-income women
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Microfinance and Gender in the Context of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Nigeria

Should Nigerian MFIs target clients based on their gender?
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The Effect of Microfinance Factors on Women Entrepreneurs' Performance in Nigeria: A Conceptual Framework

Supporting women entrepreneurship to reduce poverty