Covid-19 has got us all talking about black swan events, but at the same time we should not lose focus of the white swan threats that have been looming prior to the pandemic. theguardian.com/business/2020/…

Check out this paper by #WorldBank, #GatesFoundation, Women's World Banking, CGAP, and Standford University on why women are at increased risk during rapid digitization and policy options to maximize the impact on women and girls. #empoweringwomen bit.ly/2YXah5i

How can technology be used to increase women’s #FinancialInclusion across the supply chain? Our latest blog discusses the benefits of integrating tech tools with in-person training to achieve greater results: bit.ly/3fG8EQL Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Quizrr

Garment workers are experiencing increased systemic gender inequalities during #COVID19. RISE on worker financial behavior: herproject.org/insights/view/… @lmaciaslozano Isadora Loreto Justin Hui

It's a new year but #COVID19 is continuing to impact worker finances. Digital accounts have strengthened resilience but women workers continue to face barriers. Read more at: herproject.org/insights/view/… @lmaciaslozano Isadora Loreto Justin Hui

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One way of achieving #financialinclusion and increased #womensempowerment is through digitization of wages and training women workers to leverage their wages toward improved financial outcomes. Mastercard Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth President Shamina Singh shares more: wired.co.uk/article/master…

Access to digital technology is unequal between men and women working in global #supplychains. Three key insights for stakeholders working to bridge the digital gender divide, from RISE, A4AI, and GSMA: nuvi.me/uc9bsr

We are very excited to share this FinEquity brief in which #FinEquity discusses the digital financial services gender gap featuring a case study from our HERfinance programs: findevgateway.org/paper/2021/05/…

Join HERproject director Christine Svarer and @TheSVRI for an important panel discussion at The Generation Equality Forum on June 30th to hear about private sector programs that are working to prevent GBV in the workplace. #ActForEqual Register here at: forumgenerationegalite.fr/en/get-involve…

Low-income women bear a disproportionate amount of the burden of crises like COVID-19. Promoting increased economic opportunity for vulnerable populations is essential for their financial inclusion. Join us November 1-4 for #finclusionweek. Register at: bit.ly/FinclusionWeek

Wage digitization that considers the needs of female workers has the potential to boost women’s economic empowerment. Our new HERproject and Gates Foundation guide offers development and financial inclusion practitioners practical advice: bit.ly/3bh7VEe

Our HERfinance program develops the skills of workers in terms of budgeting, saving, and using digital accounts. Our new report highlights the benefits for both workers and businesses from HERfinance in four Indian garment factories. Read at: bit.ly/3192Xrp

How have the poorest countries been affected by COVID19 this year? Our #YearInReview focuses on the key data and research to reveal how global inequality widened in 2021.

#Remittances to LMICs grew 7.3% to $589 billion in 2021, a strong return to growth of this critical financial lifeline for families in many countries during #COVID19. wrld.bg/viAq50Hiz9t

South-East Asian SMEs are missing out on the digital revolution. Here's how to get them on board First Circle @BainAlerts wef.ch/3GW33me

In a consumer sentiment study by United Overseas Bank, 51% of the SE Asians aged 18 to 23 year-old are motivated to buy sustainable products to give their children a better future, up from just 7% in 2020. #sustainability bit.ly/3tPJGHK

Dethroning cash as king. How digital payments are enabling a shift away from the cash economy wef.ch/3ven0lj UpLink

Lies and misinformation spread around the world at the touch of a button. We can all do our part to stop the spread: On #SocialMediaDay I encourage you to pause & take time to verify facts before you share something online.

Are your favourite foods affected by climate change? Learn more about the climate affecting food supplies: ow.ly/uyZy50K17II