The Role Regulators Play in Closing the Financial Inclusion Gender Gap: A Case Study of Ghana

The Bank of Ghana has made great strides in promoting gender inclusive finance. The improvement can be credited to the financial regulators’ significant investment in digital financial services and mobile banking. Although Ghanaian women are eager to use digital services, they are still marginalized by the formal financial system, and lack tailored products that fit their specific financial and business needs. This case study offers an overview of the current state of women's financial inclusion in Ghana.