SBP launches consultation process to enhance financial inclusion of women
Business
Tue, Dec 22, 2020
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has launched a national dialogue on its forthcoming policy to reduce the gender gap in financial inclusion to address one of the key challenges hindering economic growth of the country to its full potential.
SBP’s governor, Dr. Reza Baqir hosted a webinar titled “Launch of Consultation on Banking on Equality policy: Reducing the Gender Gap in Financial Inclusion” on Monday, said an SBP statement.
The webinar featured an exclusive panel discussion around women’s financial inclusion with international thought leaders in the area of gender and finance including Director Aga Khan Development Network, Princess Zahra Aga Khan, Director of Strategy, Policy and Review Department, International Monetary Fund, Ms. Ceyla Pazarbasioglu and SBP Governor Dr. Reza Baqir. President of Gender Equality at Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Dr. Anita Zai