Overview
This document captures key discussions from the 2025 FSD Network Conference, held on February 19-20 at the Tamarind Tree Hotel in Nairobi. The event brought together financial sector leaders, policymakers, development partners, and financial service providers to explore innovative approaches for advancing financial inclusion, with a particular focus on gender-responsive financial systems.
Key discussions included:
Health Finance: Models that enhance women’s access to healthcare financing.
Alternative Data for Credit Scoring: Leveraging non-traditional data sources to improve financial inclusion.
Gender Norms: Addressing societal barriers to women’s financial autonomy.
Financial Services for Women in Agriculture: Tailored solutions for women smallholder farmers.
AI and Financial Inclusion: Risks and opportunities of AI in driving financial inclusion.
Women in Leadership: Supporting women entrepreneurs and increasing their representation in senior leadership roles.
Digital Public Infrastructure: Ensuring inclusivity in digital systems and data-sharing frameworks.
Inclusive Policy Design: Designing policies that promote gender-inclusive financial systems.
