The Morning Call
Over the last twenty years financial inclusion for women has resulted in increased household welfare and more vibrant local economies according to the United Nations Capital Development fund.
Data shows that on access and use of financial services, women are still less financially included than men, even in countries across the continent with relatively high levels of overall financial inclusion.
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