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Ep. 116 - International Women's Day: Using Data to Close the Gender Gap

Ep. 116 - International Women's Day: Using Data to Close the Gender Gap

FromToronto Centre Podcasts


Ep. 116 - International Women's Day: Using Data to Close the Gender Gap

FromToronto Centre Podcasts

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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Mar 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Global Findex 2021 revealed a reduction in the gender gap from 9% to 6% in access to formal financial services in developing economies. This is a positive indication that changes in mindset and practice are shifting the norms.The speakers from Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA), MiCrédito, and Toronto Centre discussed:their respective experiences, insights, and strategies to deepen women’s access to finance;the value of gender-disaggregated data collection and analysis for financial supervisors and financial service providers; and how to further close the gender gap in finance.Panelists:Petronella Chigara Dhitima - Program Leader, Toronto CentreVerónica Herrera - Chief Executive Officer, MiCréditoModerator:Lindsay Wallace - Senior Vice President, Strategy & Impact, Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here.
Released:
Mar 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Providing high quality capacity building programs for financial supervisors and regulators to build more stable and inclusive financial systems. Toronto Centre is an independent not-for-profit organization that promotes financial stability and access to financial services globally, particularly in emerging markets and developing countries. www.torontocentre.org What financial supervisors and regulators do every day has a ripple effect that cascades across government, NGOs, and the private sector impacting developing economies and those living in them. Toronto Centre’s podcast series will feature simulating panel sessions and interviews on timely topics such as, financial crisis, financial stability, climate change, gender equality, financial inclusion, fintech and much more.