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Global policy makers and practitioners laud SBP’s effort to advance women’s financial inclusion through Banking on Equality Policy
Karachi, February 23, 2021 (PPI-OT): In December 2020, State Bank of Pakistan launched its consultation process with different national and international stakeholders on its Banking on Equality Policy. A draft of the policy is available on SBP’s website https://www.sbp.org.pk/events/2021/BankingonEquality/Draft-Policy.pdf.The forthcoming Banking on Equality Policy will introduce a gender lens within the financial sector through identified pillars and set of specific measures to bring a shift towards women friendly business practices. Several focus group discussions have been held with a wide range of domestic stakeholders.