Ep. 116 - International Women's Day: Using Data to Close the Gender Gap
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The Global Findex 2021 revealed a reduction in the gender gap from 9% to 6% in access to formal financial services in developing economies. This is a positive indication that changes in mindset and practice are shifting the norms.
The speakers from Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA), MiCrédito, and Toronto Centre discussed:
their respective experiences, insights, and strategies to deepen women’s access to finance;
the value of gender-disaggregated data collection and analysis for financial supervisors and financial service providers;
and how to further close the gender gap in finance.
Panelists:
Petronella Chigara Dhitima - Program Leader, Toronto Centre
Verónica Herrera - Chief Executive Officer, MiCrédito
Moderator:
Lindsay Wallace - Senior Vice President, Strategy & Impact, Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)
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