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Granular Data for More Equitable Financial Systems

As financial systems evolve, so must the tools for oversight. Suptech is helping supervisors harness better data, spot trends (including by gender), and guide smarter decisions. Countries like Rwanda are showing how tech can drive more inclusive, effective financial systems.

Avanti’s Digital Edge: Winning for Customers, Partners, and Growth

Avanti Finance leverages technology and partnerships to provide affordable, accessible financial services to low-income households in India, focusing on women. Their digital processes enhance efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.

Beyond the Chat: AI-Powered Advice for Women Farmers

AI-powered chatbots can be transformative for rural women by providing accessible, real-time agricultural advice, improving productivity, and fostering financial independence. Challenges must be addressed to ensure their full impact and inclusivity.

A Clearer View: Using S-GDD for Better Financial Outcomes

Relying on aggregate financial data for insights provides only a general idea of reality – granular supply-side gender-disaggregated data (SGDD) can sharpen the picture, exposing financial behaviors and disparities that would otherwise remain hidden.

Sowing the Seeds of Resilience: Can AI Empower Women in Agriculture?

AI is everywhere. But can it boost rural women’s agricultural income? While not a silver bullet, AI can potentially create value for rural women in agriculture. We discuss 4 key areas where there is action and opportunity around AI for women in ag.

Supplying What the Market Won’t: Donors and Young Women’s Inclusion

Young women across Africa are one of the most underserved markets for financial services. Donors can step in by strategically supporting services the market isn't likely to provide but are key to increasing young women's financial inclusion.

Embedding Gender Equality in Ecuador's Financial Inclusion Regulations

Ecuador’s approach to embedding gender equality in financial regulations offers a model for how regulators can drive inclusive financial systems and close gender gaps.

Bridging the Evidence Gap in Women’s Financial Inclusion

Women’s financial inclusion is paramount, but how does it drive real economic empowerment? CGAP's Impact Pathfinder maps what we know—and what we don’t—about credit, savings, digital payments, and insurance for women.

Rural Women in Tanzania Build Financial Resilience Through Groups

BRAC Tanzania Finance Ltd. (BTFL) supports rural women with tailored loans, financial guidance, and a "phygital" approach, helping them build resilience and sustainable livelihoods despite the unique challenges they face.

Alternative Pathways for Young Women’s Dreams: How FI Policy Can Help

Many young women are out of school, married, or raising children, yet policies often overlook their economic realities. Policymakers can empower them by making policy that helps them plan for their futures while working with their lived realities.

What Is “Appropriate” Financial Inclusion for Young Women?

Young women in low-income countries face major life changes in early adulthood. Tailored financial inclusion—through segmented products, accessible delivery, financial literacy, and partnerships—supports their transitions.

Everyone Loves Drama: Changing Financial Norms With Edutainment

Edutainment does more than entertain. It shapes our understanding of the world and sparks change – and even the use of financial services. Compelling characters in engaging stories can increase account ownership, savings, and financial planning.

Tackling Gender Norms in Mozambique's Financial Services

Despite progress, women in Mozambique remain less financially included than men. A GIZ, CGAP, and AMB study reveals deep-rooted gender norms as key barriers, sparking targeted efforts to reshape financial systems for women.

Customer Focus Brings Green Technology to Rural Women in India

Customer-centricity means understanding people's financial needs and realities. Sistema.bio in India uses this approach to offer affordable biodigesters to rural women, leveraging carbon credits.

Journey to Kigali: Four Lessons on Peer Learning for Gender Data

When it comes to strategies on gender-disaggregated data for women's financial inclusion, peer learning, diversity of approaches to gender data collection and use, and creative solutions in advancing gender equality in the financial sector are key.

Transforming Côte d'Ivoire's Cashew Sector with Phygital Empowerment

In Côte d’Ivoire, Wi-Agri empowers women farmers with digital tools and on-the-ground support. By understanding the challenges rural Ivorian women face, Wi-Agri is able to design for them rather than around them.

Seven Insights From Samunnati on Income Diversification

In collaboration with CGAP and IDH under ABERA, Samunnati drives business innovation and gender and climate goals. Together, they've identified seven insights on income diversification for women in India, detailed in this blog.

Which Kind of Microfinance Institutions Can Serve Women Best?

CGAP and MFR analysis of 300+ MFIs explores the trends, challenges, and successes in closing the gender credit gap for smaller borrowers and identifies optimal designs for supporting more women clients, more equitably, and in more parts of the world.

Driving Change: Hello Tractor and ABERA

CGAP, IDH, FSD Network & FSD Kenya are working with Hello Tractor as part of ABERA, which empowers rural women in agriculture. We aim to address gender and climate challenges while strengthening Hello Tractor's business and financial service links.

Regulating Finance for Gender Equality: A New Approach

Financial regulators and market facilitators across the African continent have the opportunity to redefine financial sector policymaking, ensuring that gender inclusivity is at the heart of its economic agenda, beginning with these recommendations.