New Frontiers in Gender and Financial Inclusion

“New Frontiers in Gender and Financial Inclusion” is a new supplemental issue of Development in Practice, which features six articles drawing lessons learned in digital financial inclusion from three WGCD partners. These publications underscore the importance of addressing social norms around women’s use of money and bank accounts and access to technology, engaging men proactively in women’s economic empowerment and facilitating household discussions about financial control and decision-making.

Featured Articles:

• Arnold, J. & Gammage, S. (2019). Gender and financial inclusion: The critical role for holistic programming. Development in Practice, 29:8, 965-973, DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2019.1651251.
• Eckhoff, S., Kibombo, G. M., Natukunda, M. M., Pennotti, C., & Vandergaag, K. (2019). What works to increase financial inclusion and women’s financial autonomy? Intentional designs showing promise. Development in Practice, 29:8, 974-987, DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2019.1651824.
• Hendriks, S. (2019) The role of financial inclusion in driving women’s economic empowerment. Development in Practice, 29:8, 1029-1038, DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2019.1660308.
• Matthews, B. H. (2019). Hidden constraints to digital financial inclusion: the oral-literate divide. Development in Practice, 29:8, 1014-1028, DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2019.1654979.
• Sabherwal, R., Sharma, D., & Trivedi, N. Using direct benefit transfers to transfer benefits to women: a perspective from India. Development in Practice, 29:8, 1001-1013, DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2019.1653264.
• Tiwari, J., Schaub, E., & Sultana, N. (2019). Barriers to “last mile” financial inclusion: Cases from northern Kenya. Development in Practice, 29:8, 988-1000, DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2019.1654432.