Women’s World Banking

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Social Impact Organization

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Global

Women’s World Banking designs and invests in the financial solutions, institutions, and policy environments in emerging markets to create greater economic stability and prosperity for women, their families, and their communities. With a global reach of 53 partners in 32 countries serving more than 30 million women clients, Women’s World Banking drives impact through its scalable and market-driven solutions, gender-lens private equity fund, and leadership and diversity programs.

In 2021, Women’s World Banking was named one of eight data.org Inclusive Growth and Recovery Challenge awardees. Women’s World Banking, in partnership with the University of Zurich, is exploring the implications of AI-based modeling and credit scoring on women’s financial inclusion.

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Director of Research and Advocacy

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