AFI is organizing the Financial Inclusion Strategy Peer Learning Group (FISPLG) Webinar on “Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Savings Groups”. The Webinar is scheduled on 5 June 2020 at 13:00 (UTC).
Technical Experts:
- Waringa Kibe, Country Director, Access to Finance Rwanda (FSD Network)
- Aisha Rahamatali, Regional Advocacy Coordinator, CARE International
- Helen Walbey, Head Gender Inclusive Finance, AFI
The speakers will explain Gender Savings Groups (GSG) as a concept as well as their advantages and disadvantages. The effects of COVID-19 on GSG will be explored, as well as the measures that can be taken to mitigate these effects. The webinar will be concluded with a discussion on why policy responses regarding COVID-19 need to be financially inclusive as well as gender-sensitive.
Please confirm your participation by registering online by Wednesday, 3 June 2020.
Should you have any questions regarding this Webinar or how to participate, please contact fisplg@afi-global.org.
The Gender Inclusive Finance workstream is partially financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and other partners.