Inclusive growth doesn't happen by accident—it happens through investment.
Expanding finance for women-owned SMEs can unlock entrepreneurship, create jobs, and build more resilient economies.
Explore the evidence from IFC’s new research: wrld.bg/usmg50ZnV5J
Capital markets are financing women’s economic empowerment. IFC's latest assessment shows that Women’s Economy Bonds cumulative issuances reached $267 billion across 60 countries between 2013-2025. #BankingOnWomen
Read the report here👉🏿lnkd.in/eCRPP3qK
DYK that capital markets investors are financing women’s employment, entrepreneurship and leadership through Green, Social, Sustainability, and Sustainability-Linked Bonds? @IFC_org found $160 B in GSSS issuances in our latest industry analysis: ifc.org/en/insights-reports/…
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Delighted to see the impact of the Women Entrepreneurs’ Finance Initiative (We-Fi) in Viet Nam. @IFC_org, in collaboration with partners like SeABank, is unlocking financing for women-led businesses. Tu Anh and Nguyen Thi Linh share how access to funding is helping them achieve their dreams. wrld.bg/5B0Q50Vb7AZ #WomenInBusiness
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I am thrilled to share a significant milestone for @IFC_org’s Banking on Women business: Since 2012, we’ve mobilized and invested over $10 billion in 307 financial institutions across 83 emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) to finance and support women and women-led businesses.
This achievement reflects our commitment to women's empowerment and demonstrates the immense impact of inclusive financial systems on economic growth. When women win, entire communities thrive!
Learn more about #BankingOnWomen: wrld.bg/ULql50V7fYY
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.@IFC_org's partnership with @Postbank advances green transformation in #Bulgaria. From powering women entrepreneurs to funding climate solutions, we're building a financial ecosystem for the country's future challenges. More: wrld.bg/FWPz50TSn2B
In case you missed it
“Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders” underscores the critical need for gender equality in international trade and trade finance. Read IFC’s NEW REPORT 👇👇
#BankingOnWomen #WomenInTrade
Looking forward to the @SMEFinanceForum next week, where I'll debate with esteemed experts. The question: is AI a transformative accelerator for SME finance, or does it exacerbate existing gaps? #BankingOnWomen #AI #sustainablefinance
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“Gender neutral” is not sufficient. Financial institutions that intentionally target #women with tailored products and services gain valuable, loyal, and less risky customers. Learn more about #BankingOnWomen: wrld.bg/sN2G50R3eV8
World Bank Group Gender Strategy 2024 – 2030: Accelerate Gender Equality to End Poverty on a Livable Planet worldbank.org/en/topic/gende… via @WorldBank
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🎥 NEW Video | @IFC_org’s Nathalie Louat on Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders
📺 Watch the full video here ⬇️
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#womenintrade #genderequality #globaltrade
Check out the new IFC podcast episode where my colleague Makiko Toyoda talks with Ecobank's Tacko Baro Fall and TFG's Deepesh Patel about how trade finance can solve for women #BankingOnWomen
🎙️ NEW PODCAST | Empowerment through trade: IFC and Ecobank on tackling the gender disparity in global trade
🎧 Listen to the podcast here ⬇️
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#globaltrade #womenempowerment #genderequality
Hey Atlanta!
#Anjirũ in the Yueeesss 🇰🇪🇺🇸🙏🏾…
Countdown to the launch in Atlanta.
@rebecca_miano @roselinenjogu @USAmbKenya @USAIDKenya @wandiagichuru @ForeignOfficeKE @KenInvest
Terrific discussions with trade finance partners and new research launched at the @IFC_org Women's Trade Network Roundtable last week! ifc.org/en/insights-reports/… #BankingOnWomen #TradeFinance
🌟 Trade Finance Global (TFG) is thrilled to share the highlights from the groundbreaking Women’s Trade Network Roundtable, which took place at the @IntFinanceCop's Global Trade Partners Meeting yesterday.
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NEW REPORT: Drawing from interviews with female entrepreneurs and financial institutions, a new IFC report aims to better understand the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs to access trade finance and provide potential solutions to alleviate them. #BankingOnWomen
Pleased to co-author this op-ed with my @IFC_org colleague Emmanuel Nyirinkindi about why Gender-Neutral Fintech Isn’t Working for Women, by Emmanuel Nyirinkindi and @JSchnabel10. @ProSyn prosyn.org/TVdyRHr
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The fintech industry is not delivering on its promise to accelerate financial inclusion for women, lament @IFC_org's Emmanuel Nyirinkindi and Jessica Schnabel. bit.ly/3W32KAc