How Can Data Help Close Gaps in Women’s Financial Inclusion? Lessons From Rwanda
Women's financial inclusion is advancing, but gaps remain. 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?
In this episode, CGAP looked at some of the barriers nano women entrepreneurs face and potential solutions. This time, the conversation turns to the power of data. Gender-disaggregated data gives regulators and financial service providers the insight needed to design products and policies that truly serve women. This episode explores how Rwanda is leading the way using smarter data collection to build a more inclusive and equitable financial system for women.
Featured Voices:
- Dr. Moise Bigirimana, Director of Financial Sector Development and Inclusion, National Bank of Rwanda
- Michelle Gacinya, Strategy Lead W-MSME, Bank of Kigali
- Sabrina Mutangana, Skincare business owner, Rwanda
Producer: Lamis Daoud, CGAP External Affairs Officer
