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The Women’s Affairs Unit at the Post Graduate Institute for Accounting and Financial Studies organized a lecture titled “Financial Inclusion in Banking and Its Contribution to Empowering Women-Led Startups.” The session explored a vision for empowering female entrepreneurs through comprehensive and innovative banking services, aimed at transforming women-led startups into sustainable and impactful economic entities.
Objectives
Establishing the Concept: Raising awareness about the importance of financial inclusion and its role in integrating women into the formal economic cycle.
Facilitating Access to Finance: Exploring banking solutions and facilities to overcome the hurdles associated with traditional collateral requirements.
Enhancing Financial Literacy: Equipping female entrepreneurs with skills in financial management, planning, and cash flow management.
Promoting Digital Transformation: Encouraging the use of electronic wallets and digital payment services to streamline business operations.
Bridging the Financing Gap: Supporting banking policies that ensure equal opportunity and foster the sustainability and growth of emerging enterprises.
These initiatives align with environmental and sustainability goals—specifically Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)—by promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
