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Four Ways Rural Women Are Disproportionately Affected by Climate Change

Climate Change impacts women in rural areas in many ways, from reduced employment opportunities to limited access to productive resources. But Financial Inclusion can empower them to build resilience and adapt to change.

Topic: Women's Financial Inclusion

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Supply-Side Gender Disaggregated Data for Advancing Financial Inclusion: Insights and Areas for Further Research

Gender data is key for unlocking the potential of financial inclusion. This report explores the ways supply-side gender-disaggregated data (S-GDD) is being used to inform financial policies and strategies that seek to intentionally apply a gender lens.
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The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Young Women’s Well-being: A Survey of Evidence and Recommendations for Practitioners

Young women face many gender-based barriers as they navigate major life transitions, with life-long effects. A new CGAP Working Paper finds that in addition to improving financial skills and savings levels, financial inclusion initiatives may also improve health and livelihood outcomes when combined with other interventions.