The World Bank's Global Findex 2025 reveals that 77% of women globally now hold a financial account, yet in some low- and middle-income countries, women are still up to 30 percentage points less likely to own one than men. So, what's driving this persistent divide, and how do we close it?

This case study draws on UNCDF's experience in Fiji to explore the effectiveness of social protection networks as a distribution channel and the role of subsidies.

Uganda’s 1.1 million nano and micro enterprises are the economy’s backbone, and Women lead 55% of them. Yet CGAP’s latest research shows too many remain “nano by necessity,” held back by scarce collateral and gaps in digital and financial literacy that limit scale and resilience.

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.

Join top voices in the financial inclusion space to unpack the latest Findex findings and map the path forward toward development outcomes.

This reading deck shares initial analyses conducted with five companies in the first cohort of ABERA, offering a high-level view of the opportunities and innovations from financial and agricultural service providers and how tailored financial services add value for both rural women and for the service providers.