Promoting Financial Inclusion of Women in MENA

2015-02-25_Gender_Award_Social_Media_670pIn the Middle East and North Africa region, only 13% of women have an account at a financial institution (World Bank Global Findex). The microfinance network of Arab countries, Sanabel, and the GIZ MFMR programme launched an award that encouraged microfinance providers across the region to exchange their innovative approaches to enhance women’s acces to financial services and thus empower them in taking an active part in economic activity.

 

 

 

 

 

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