Promoting women and youth financial inclusion for entrepreneurship and job creation : comparative study of selected Sub-Saharan countries - global themes of the financial inclusion landscape

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2017-12

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This paper gives a broad overview of the financial inclusion environment, and one that would prioritize the financial needs of women and youth. The key issues are addressed, as well as innovations, industry practices, and regulatory developments through the lens of women and youth. The paper highlights key macro issues to be factored into the overall design of the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) comparative study for three Sub-Saharan countries.

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FINANCIAL INCLUSION, BANKING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, ECONOMIC INCLUSION, ECONOMIC GROWTH, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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