#UNGA78 kicked off for Women's World Banking with a discussion on how to build the strongest pathways to meaningful scale and impact in women’s #FinancialInclusion in Africa. 🌍 Read key takeaways from our Regional Head for Africa, Ade Ashaye: womensworldbanking.org/insights/explo…

Wonderful to have PAI's CEO, Rebecca Finlay, connect with Mary Ellen Iskenderian (Women's World Banking) and Tia Hodges (MetLife) at #UNGA78 today! The event and discussions centered on closing the gender gap and harnessing technology to achieve #SDGs.

Many innovative approaches for dealing with the climate crisis will be more impactful if they’re in the hands of a financially empowered woman. Honored to be part of #TechonomyClimate & discuss the link between women’s economic empowerment & global challenges of #ClimateChange.

“We need the collective support of governments, financial services providers, and civil society organizations to pave the way for greater access to and usage of digital financial services.”Mary Ellen Iskenderian #UNGA78 Join us in signing the open letter: rb.gy/yolkz

"Listening to women so you can better respond to their needs because women want economic independence; collaborating with women's organisation; & funding anticipatory action so we can empower women before crisis hits" Edem Wosornu speaking at #UNGA #FinancialEqualityforWomen

An inspiring call to action from Mary Ellen Iskenderian at #UNGA78 urging governments, FSPs, and CSOs to support the Women's Digital Financial Inclusion ADVOCACY HUB’s mission by signing an open letter to pave the way for women’s greater access to and usage of digital financial services.

By 2050, #ClimateChange is expected to displace 216 million people. This research agenda highlights key actors, topics, financial products & channels that can enable greater #FinancialResilience amidst #ClimateImpacts on women. bit.ly/3FgfTN0

Women's #FinancialInclusion is an accelerator of #SustainableDevelopment for all. Take India for example, where gender-intentional digital public infrastructure has advanced their society and the economy. Thank you Amitabh Kant for your partnership on this American Banker piece!

"Women with access to #FinancialServices are better equipped to deal with the shocks related to climate risks & to build their own resilience." Mary Ellen Iskenderian Learn why accelerating women's #FinancialInclusion is a critical response to #ClimateChange. bit.ly/3s8OM3w

It's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, & it's important to discuss the economic violence women experience & the relationship between economic & other forms of gender-based violence. #NoExcuse Read more w/ Fundación WWB Colombia: bit.ly/3QTon1K

Are you attending @FTlive this week? Join me on 11/29 alongside Annerie Vreugdenhil (ABN AMRO), Rajesh Bansal (Reserve Bank Innovation Hub), Christopher Hagen (Oracle), & Liz Lumley (The Banker) as we discuss the future of banking in the era of data and AI. banking.live.ft.com/agenda/session…

If you want to reach more women customers, hire more women. I spoke about this and more last month at Singapore FinTech Festival #SFF2023! Do you know the gender statistics of your fintech's staff and the customers they serve? Take the Fintech Diversity Scorecard: lnkd.in/ePuUuecf

Estimates suggest that 1.2 billion could be displaced globally by 2050 due to climate stressors. 80% of those are women and girls. #FinancialInclusion can mitigate the economic impacts of #ClimateChange. Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/3FgfTN0 #COP28 #ClimateCrisis

Women experiencing forced displacement are constantly negotiating financial realities for themselves & their dependents. Read key results from our survey with Ukrainian women that highlights their economic journeys since February 2022: bit.ly/47SIyEw

.Women's World Banking found financial providers with 50%+ women clients get higher returns. Women excel in loan repayments, consistent saving, and boast higher credit scores. But we're missing gender-specific data. I discussed with Charles Towers-Clark for @forbes. shorturl.at/tvDM1

How can #GenderLensInvesting catalyze growth for women led MSMEs? Our CEO Mary Ellen Iskenderian will be part of the #FinEquity2024 Annual Convening to discuss this! Join the conversation on February 8th on how to unlock capital for #WomenEntrepreneurs: bit.ly/4820z2l

"Having more women in positions throughout the organization has a direct impact on serving more women clients." - Mary Ellen Iskenderian at #FinEquity2024 Learn more insights from our #GenderLensInvesting work: bit.ly/4bovMj8

Ever wondered about the true potential of crypto as a game-changer for #FinancialInclusion? We explore the tech with Sheila Warren (CEO, Crypto Council for Innovation) and use cases for women’s economic empowerment on this The Making Finance Work for Women Podcast: bit.ly/3SZXZFM