Women and Climate Hypotheses and Assumptions
What role can financial services play in helping women mitigate and adapt to climate shocks? We have pulled out seven hypotheses on the nexus between gender, financial inclusion and climate change - check them out.
Will Central Bank Digital Currencies be a Game-Changer for Financial Inclusion?
Are central bank digital currencies really the game-changer for financial inclusion that many claim? And how are central banks thinking about designing CBDCs to ensure that they achieve their goals?
IFC and Itaú Partner in a Gender Bond to Support Women Entrepreneurship in Brazil
The project represents the first gender bond issued by a private bank in Brazil in the form of Letras Financeiras (LFs), an exclusive debt security instrument for local financial institutions.
National Bonds Signs Agreement With Arab Women Authority
The partnership will see the two organizations join forces to empower women and support their role in societal and economic development, and to enhance their skills, particularly in the areas of investment, savings, and financial literacy.
Where is the Nexus of Women, Financial Inclusion and Climate Change?
Can financial services play a role in helping women mitigate and adapt to climatic shocks? Here, we unpack some of CGAP and Dalberg's findings from research on the topic ahead of our annual meeting.