April 23rd, 2019
FinTech will open access to banking in remote communities: Bahamas Central Bank Governor
Governor John Rolle, the Central Bank of The Bahamas
Financial technology (FinTech) is helping bring formal financial services to marginalized groups in The Bahamas, particularly those living in remote communities, the head of the island nation’s central bank, John Rolle, said during an interview with the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI…
April 9th, 2019
DRC Central Bank Deputy Director addresses financial inclusion challenges for women & youth
Marie-José Ndaya Illunga: “One of the most pressing challenges is how financial inclusion can be improved through a sound financial literacy program for women.”
Banque Centrale du Congo (BCC) has been an active member of the AFI network since it joined in October 2010. We sat down with Marie-José Ndaya Illunga, Deputy Director at BCC and…
March 12th, 2019
Financially empowering women multiplies development outcomes, according to Visa
By Marianne Mwaniki, Senior Vice President, Social Impact, Visa Inc.
In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, AFI is publishing a series of blog posts throughout the week including contributions from our donors and private sector partners. Join us in embracing innovative ways to advance gender equality and women’s economic…
March 11th, 2019
The AFD Group applies progressive approach in gender equality & women’s economic empowerment
By Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group
In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, AFI is publishing a series of blog posts throughout the week including contributions from our donors and private sector partners. Join us in embracing innovative ways to advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment…
March 11th, 2019
BMZ champions women’s financial inclusion
By Natascha Beinker, Deputy Head of the Division “Cooperation with the private sector/sustainable economic policy” at the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, AFI is publishing a series of blog posts including contributions from our donors and private sector partners. Join us in…
March 8th, 2019
Digitization, core focus in advancing women’s economic empowerment at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
By Liz Kellison, Gender Lead, Financial Services for the Poor, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, AFI is publishing a series of blog posts throughout the week including contributions from our donors and private sector partners. Join us in…
March 8th, 2019
How Rwanda narrowed its gender gap in financial inclusion, Governor John Rwangombwa talks about the importance of women’s economic empowerment
Rwanda is a success story for gender equality policies and women’s equal participation in all spheres of life. In conjunction with 2019…
March 7th, 2019
Empowering women through financial inclusion: Moving beyond access
By IDRC
In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, AFI is publishing a series of blog posts throughout the week including contributions from our donors and private sector partners. Join us in embracing innovative ways to advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.
Financial inclusion can be a key enabler to women’s economic…
March 7th, 2019
Driving women’s financial inclusion through mobile money
By GSMA
In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, AFI is publishing a series of blog posts throughout the week including contributions from our donors and private sector partners. Join us in embracing innovative ways to advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.
As financial services continue to go digital and smartphones get into…
March 6th, 2019
Achieving the ultimate goal of gender balance with DFS
By Thunes
In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, AFI is publishing a series of blog posts throughout the week including contributions from our donors and private sector partners. Join us in embracing innovative ways to advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.
For this year’s International Women’s Day, it’s all about #…