Jimmy Ebong

Principal Advisor, Palm Establishments Limited

A founder and Principal Advisor at Palm Establishments Limited, Jimmy Ebong is a specialist in market systems development, financial inclusion, digital financial services, women’s economic empowerment, gender, youth, entrepreneurship, and private sector development. He has consulted for numerous development organizations, including FSD Uganda, FSD Network, AFR Rwanda, Heifer International, GIZ, Light for the World, World Food Program (WFP), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), among others. He is a business economist, holding a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), a Doctorate and Master of Business Administration (DBA, MBA), Master of Arts in Economic Policy and Planning (MAEPP), and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Sciences, majoring in Economics.

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Unpacking Effects of Gender Norms on Women's Financial Lives in Uganda

How do gender norms impact not just women’s behavior, but the behavior of all market actors in the financial system? Recent findings from Uganda offer some insights.