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Women's World Banking

@womensworldbnkg

We aim to empower low-income women around the world through financial inclusion. Our CEO is @MEIskenderian.

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Francesca Brown of Women's World Banking: "women in revenue generating positions are the ones who rise to leadership positions, showing how integral it is to address the imbalance GBI has demonstrated in positions women take".

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Recently, We had the pleasure of hosting the Women's World Banking team at the SANEF Head Office for a rich and insightful conversation on deepening collaboration to advance women’s financial inclusion and economic empowerment in Nigeria through Agent Network.

Recently, We had the pleasure of hosting the <a href="/womensworldbnkg/">Women's World Banking</a>  team at the SANEF Head Office for a rich and insightful conversation on deepening collaboration to advance women’s financial inclusion and economic empowerment in Nigeria through Agent Network.
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850 million people have no form of ID. Most of this population is in Africa, and women are disproportionately affected. For women, a #DigitalID is a gateway to financial independence, healthcare, education, and economic opportunity. Learn more: bit.ly/3EvsvTx

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3 years ago, our CEO Mary Ellen Iskenderian released There’s Nothing Micro About a Billion Women, and one of the book’s most urgent #FinancialInclusion insights still rings true today. A smartphone + an ID = potential. Add a financial account? That’s transformative.

3 years ago, our CEO Mary Ellen Iskenderian released There’s Nothing Micro About a Billion Women, and one of the book’s most urgent #FinancialInclusion insights still rings true today. 

A smartphone + an ID = potential.
Add a financial account? That’s transformative.
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.Women's World Banking, Pezesha (means capital enabler), Global Parametrics, & Dr. Molly Hellmuth join Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq #TradeTalks to discuss how public-private partnerships, policymakers, and the fintech sector can accelerate financial inclusion in Africa. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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Calling all #FinancialServices providers: the first 80 eligible participants will get a gift card of their own choice.* Help shape the future of women’s #FinancialInclusion and get early insights into evidence-based solutions for your institution: bit.ly/4jolYJn

Calling all #FinancialServices providers: the first 80 eligible participants will get a gift card of their own choice.* 

Help shape the future of women’s #FinancialInclusion and get early insights into evidence-based solutions for your institution: bit.ly/4jolYJn
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.Women's World Banking CEO @MEIskenderiano joined Jill Malandrino to discuss how central banks and regulators are collaborating to mitigate risk to free up capital in African markets. Watch the full video: spr.ly/60192iDkD

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New speakers announced!🎙️ Join leaders in government, banking, finance, and tech to drive innovation and shape a secure, inclusive digital financial future. Get your ticket here: omfif.org/dms2025/ #dms2025 #digitalmoneysummit #omfifevents #digitalfinance #londonevents

New speakers announced!🎙️ 
Join leaders in government, banking, finance, and tech to drive innovation and shape a secure, inclusive digital financial future. 

Get your ticket here: omfif.org/dms2025/

#dms2025 #digitalmoneysummit #omfifevents #digitalfinance #londonevents
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What if loans could adapt to climate disasters before they hit? Puneet Gupta of Kaleidofin shares how a new credit scoring model is helping women stay financially secure. Listen to Making Finance Work for Women wherever you subscribe to podcasts!

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Will you be at Point Zero Forum? Francesca Brown, our Director of Policy & Advocacy, will explore 1) how data & consumer protection policies shape AI adoption, 2) use cases from emerging markets & how tokenization can accelerate #FinancialInclusion. bit.ly/4m1n8fS

Will you be at <a href="/pointzeroforum/">Point Zero Forum</a>? 

Francesca Brown, our Director of Policy &amp; Advocacy, will explore 1) how data &amp; consumer protection policies shape AI adoption, 2) use cases from emerging markets &amp; how tokenization can accelerate #FinancialInclusion. bit.ly/4m1n8fS
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What does a banking system for women really look like? Verónica Gavilanes Véjar, CEO of BancoSol, is showing the way with bold action like Avanza Mujer and Bolivia’s first gender social bond. She’s proving that when women rise, everyone benefits. bit.ly/436l8ub

What does a banking system for women really look like? Verónica Gavilanes Véjar, CEO of <a href="/BancoSol/">BancoSol</a>, is showing the way with bold action like Avanza Mujer and Bolivia’s first gender social bond.

She’s proving that when women rise, everyone benefits. bit.ly/436l8ub
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This #MothersDay weekend, we’re celebrating moms in all their roles and asking why so many still face credit barriers. In this podcast episode, Lucia Villar of @payjoy shares how mobile phones are becoming credit lifelines for women. Listen now wherever you tune in to podcasts.

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"Financial resilience is climate resilience," says Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking. "When women have access to savings, credit and insurance, they’re not just surviving disasters — they’re rebuilding stronger." Read more on The Sustainability Project

"Financial resilience is climate resilience," says Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of <a href="/womensworldbnkg/">Women's World Banking</a>. "When women have access to savings, credit and insurance, they’re not just surviving disasters — they’re rebuilding stronger." Read more on The Sustainability Project
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In Nigeria, too many women delay or avoid care due to cost. FCMBeta Health, co-developed with @myfcmb, Docki from Hygeia, Swiss Re & supported by @eib—has covered 90K+ lives with affordable, women-focused insurance. Learn more: bit.ly/4dxfwxC #WomensHealthMatters #May28

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Mary Ellen Iskenderian of Women's World Banking argues that empowering women with financial tools isn’t charity — it’s smart, scalable climate action. “Only 1% of the world has climate insurance,” she notes. “That must change.” impact.economist.com/sustainability…

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At our recent event in Nairobi, Harsha Rodrigues (EVP, Regional Client Services) emphasized the need for partnerships to turn promising pilots into lasting impact. Whether you're working in policy, #FinancialServices, or insurance, who can you team up with to create change? #G20

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400 million women in Africa are still excluded from formal finance. Elizabeth Gathai, our Regional Head for Africa, spoke at our recent convening in Nairobi about what needs to change and how we can get there, together. #G20SouthAfrica #FinancialInclusion

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For years, Sreyna Chab relied on costly ways to send money home. With support from Wing Bank & Women's World Banking, she uses a secure e-wallet to save safely & cheaply toward her dream to return home & start a business. #DigitalPayments are opening doors for women like Sreyna.

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Traditional lending models fail #WomenEntrepreneurs. It’s time for change. In this Making Finance Work for Women episode w/ Innovations for Poverty Action, explore how innovations like psychometric scoring & mobile disbursements are reshaping credit. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts!

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A 45-min psychometric test in Ethiopia doubled women’s access to credit. Why? Because when you design credit with gender in mind, outcomes change. Hear more on our latest Making Finance Work for Women Podcast episode with Innovations for Poverty Action.