Tag: Women
Same problems, same inequalities: Women in the digital gig economy
The digital gig economy in Africa has quickly gained prominence over time and continues to enhance opportunities for youth and women. Some of MSC’s recent research work in Kenya indicates increasing participation of women, especially in the blue-collar digital gig economy though there remains a gender disparity in women’s participation in this sector.
Mar 11, 2020
Where are the women in the digital credit bandwagon? Lessons from Kenya
This blog sheds light on how women are placed in the digital credit bandwagon in Kenya . Along with highlighting three key insights, the blog also establishes the business case for focusing on women as an important customer segment.
Sep 23, 2019
Bangladeshi MFIs need to reinvent themselves for women: Why digitizing MFI operations is a good idea
We explore the importance of digitization for MFIs and the impact of microfinance in empowering women in Bangladesh through our concept of “Financial Services Space”.
Aug 26, 2019
Making digital credit truly responsible
This video gives a brief highlight of what we have learned so far about digital credit in Kenya over the last 7 years.
Jun 17, 2019
Redeeming the pledge on gender equality
Across the globe, a billion women remain financially excluded, with a gender gap of 9% persisting stubbornly in developing countries.
Oct 29, 2018
Abhishek Gupta, Akhand Tiwari, Bhavana Srivastava and Sunita Rangaswami