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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 974-987 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Development in Practice |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Early online date | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
Despite gains in financial inclusion and evidence that increased access to services improves women’s ability to realise their goals, a gender access gap to financial services of 9 percentage points prevails in lower-income countries. This stubborn reality calls for new approaches to reaching and supporting women to access financial services, including greater consideration of the gender norms and institutions that inhibit women’s full use of financial services. This article shares two experiences where CARE worked with partner banks and local non-profits to deliver financial services coupled with intentional interventions designed to address gender norms.
Keywords
- Gender and diversity, Labour and livelihoods–Poverty reduction, Sub-Saharan Africa
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences(all)
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Social Sciences(all)
- Development
Sustainable Development Goals
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In: Development in Practice, Vol. 29, No. 8, 11.2019, p. 974-987.
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T1 - What works to increase financial inclusion and women’s financial autonomy?
T2 - Intentional designs showing promise
AU - Eckhoff, Sarah
AU - Kibombo, Grace Majara
AU - Natukunda, Melch Muhame
AU - Pennotti, Christian
AU - Vandergaag, Karen
N1 - Funding Information: This work was supported by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: [grant number OPP1140836].
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