Fundación WWB Colombia propone productos financieros con enfoque de género
Mujeres trabajadoras del campo. Foto: Cortesía: Fundación WWB Colombia
TL;DR
- 44% of rural women in Colombia have no personal income, and only 38% in Latin America access formal financial services.
- Barriers include unpaid care work, low education, gender stereotypes, institutional biases, lack of credit history, rigid requirements, and mistrust in institutions.
- Extreme poverty and ethnic background (Afro-Colombian) further deepen financial exclusion.
- Recommendations include gender- and territory-focused financial products, financial and digital education, strengthening community finance, simplifying access processes, and fostering partnerships.
- Financial inclusion can empower rural women, boost their businesses, and improve their quality of life.