Member Spotlight: Dr. Rohini Kamal
We sat down with FinEquity member and BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD)'s, Dr. Rohini Kamal, to learn more about her research working at the intersection of climate and gender, on BRAC’s Ultra-Poor Graduation (UPG) program in Bangladesh.
From Outcomes to Impact
Strong outcomes management systems can help financial service providers make the right decisions for their customers and help strengthen their social and environmental objectives in a more sustainable way.
On Our Radar: September 2024
An updated take on "What We're Reading". The FinEquity Africa team brings you a curated list of women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment content we've been consuming recently, from podcasts, new initiatives and articles to videos and social posts.
Segmentation of Women-Led Nano and Micro-enterprises: A Guide to Knowledge Resources
This guide shares resources from an in-depth literature review focused on women-owned nano and micro-enterprises in three countries: India, Kenya, and Uganda.
FinEquity Knowledge Guide: Gender Diversity and Leadership Development in Financial Services
What Happened When We Trained 70,000 Women on Financial Literacy
Early results from a BRAC International pilot show how financial literacy training can enhance the impact of financial inclusion.
FinEquity Knowledge Guide: Gender-intelligent Design in Financial Services
Banking in the Comfort Zone
By providing a familiar environment for small transactions, agency banking can foster good financial habits.
On Our Radar: August 2024
An updated take on "What We're Reading". The FinEquity Africa team brings you a curated list of women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment content we've been consuming recently, from podcasts, new initiatives and articles to videos and social posts.
Gender-Intentional Product Design in Africa: Successes and Challenges
A joint FinEquity Africa/DFI working group has been discussing how gender-intentional product design in Africa is increasingly recognized as a key strategy for closing the gender gap in financial inclusion. In this blog, FinEquity Africa's Regional Facilitator, Tariro Nyimo, shares some insights from the working group, drawing on examples such as Tyme Bank's community-focused approach and the partnership between Advans and CARE in Côte d'Ivoire.