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In #India, nearly every household is banked & digital payments are routine. But women are still on the margins of meaningful #FinancialInclusion. Access ≠ empowerment. 3 levers can change that: data, digital connectivity, and asset ownership. Learn more 👇

30+ jurisdictions offer special licenses for #InclusiveInsurance. By letting newcomers sell affordable & customer-centric plans, they’ve encouraged market expansion & innovation. Now, insurance authorities are refining these rules. More in our blog: cgap.pub/4s26jTW

86% of the world’s lowest-income people will live in fragile states by 2030. For them, inclusive finance can be a lifeline. Our research shows how funders can help build markets and resilience in fragile states. Here’s how 👇🏽 #FinancialInclusion

Big banks are leading #Tanzania’s climate finance, but adaptation must reach the front lines to be effective. For true inclusivity, climate capital must flow through local providers that serve the communities most at risk. Learn more: bit.ly/3Nz1cwa @FSDTanzania

How can data help close the gender gap in #FinancialInclusion? New podcast episode features #Rwanda's approach: using gender-disaggregated data to design smarter policies & financial products for women. 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/4uELDUw

Can social protection networks deliver inclusive insurance? New CGAP case study drawing on @UNDP's experience in #Fiji reveals 3 conditions for success: strong policy backing, sustained engagement & existing social protection infrastructure. Learn more: bit.ly/4bvRXVk

Personal financial management apps can drive improved #FinancialHealth. By aggregating data across accounts & generating real-time insights, they promise personalized financial advice. But how is this translating into meaningful outcomes for users? More: cgap.pub/4bjpBh2

🌱 Rural women are at the frontline of climate-exposed agrifood systems—but often underserved by finance & tech. Join CGAP, IDH & @IFAD to discuss how smallholder farmers can build climate resilience through financial & non-financial support. Register: cgap.pub/47CsV5K

As countries pursue #UniversalHealthCoverage under real constraints, the question is no longer whether commercial #HealthInsurance has a role in advancing UHC — but under what conditions it can expand access, affordability & financial protection. More: cgap.pub/40qxpIQ

Stablecoins now have 200M holders worldwide & a $300B market. But what does this mean for #FinancialInclusion? CGAP experts break down how #stablecoins are transforming cross-border remittances & payment systems for underserved populations.  Watch now 👉 youtu.be/o8v75JX2coA?si…

For young women with irregular incomes & limited buffers, #savings rather than #credit is the preferred way to build assets & manage uncertainty. The question is not whether to offer savings, but how to design products that fit young women’s realities. cgap.pub/4aPbWzm

On #WomensDay, we celebrate gains in #WomensFinancialInclusion. But nearly 700M remain excluded, and access alone isn’t enough—true engagement matters. This #InternationalWomensDay, let’s commit to making finance work for women everywhere.

What does it take to move an entire financial sector toward #GenderEquality? In #Mexico, the answer is emerging: shared accountability, institutional reform, and collective action. Learn more: cgap.pub/3MMw4Jl

Women lead 55% of #Uganda's nano & micro enterprises—so why do so many stay small? Our podcast explores why these entrepreneurs remain "nano by necessity" & how financial systems can be redesigned to unlock their growth. Listen: cgap.pub/4l6aSuh #FinancialInclusion

Impact investing must measure outcomes. CGAP shows 4 priorities to align stakeholders, integrate data, and ensure investments deliver real impact. Read more: tinyurl.com/48sh4r2p #ImpactInvesting #FinancialInclusion

#GenderNorms can create invisible barriers to women’s #FinancialInclusion. Understanding how strong and widespread these norms are helps institutions design solutions that work. Explore CGAP’s roadmap: cgap.pub/41Z3wRa

The #GenderGap in #finance widens for women aged 15–24. CGAP research in #Ghana and #Tanzania shows that closing this gap requires a shift from credit-heavy models toward secure savings and bundled insurance that protects against life's shocks. More: cgap.pub/4r59Lwz

While #Findex data suggests #FinancialInclusion is rising in East Asia and the Pacific, #China’s massive progress often masks disparities elsewhere. We explore the hidden gaps facing women & rural communities & calls for more inclusive financial systems: cgap.pub/4aASHcO

Mobile money is expanding fast in #WestAfrica — but fraud, hidden fees, and failed transactions still put users at risk, especially people living in poverty. Watch how CGAP’s consumer protection lab helped improve customer outcomes ⬇️

#ProtectionGaps are about people, not just numbers. In our new blog, we propose actionable pathways across customer-centric solutions, policy integration, and proportional regulation to make #InclusiveInsurance viable: cgap.pub/4r4UsE9