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Assignment 02 · Ghana

Gender and Financial Inclusion Diagnostic – Ghana’s Financial Sector

A comprehensive diagnostic of Ghana’s financial sector ecosystem covering banks, microfinance, rural and community banks, digital finance, insurance, pensions, equity and venture capital, with attention to demand- and supply-side barriers.

Gender and Financial Inclusion Diagnostic – Ghana’s Financial Sector

Overview

A comprehensive diagnostic of Ghana’s financial sector ecosystem covering banks, microfinance, rural and community banks, digital finance, insurance, pensions, equity and venture capital, with attention to demand- and supply-side barriers.

Scope

The wider assignment covered the financial ecosystem, including:

  • Banking
  • Microfinance
  • Insurance
  • Digital Financial Services
  • Digital Insurance
  • Pensions
  • Capital Markets

Our Role

The assignment involved leading the research and diagnostic process, developing the analytical framework and research instruments, coordinating mixed-method analysis and engaging financial institutions, regulators and other stakeholders.

It also involved translating the findings into practical institutional and policy recommendations.

Our Approach

  1. System-wide analysis
  2. Institutional diagnostics
  3. Stakeholder engagement
  4. Gender-gap assessment
  5. Recommendations
  6. Inclusion Action Plan

The objective was to move beyond identifying gaps and provide practical pathways for financial institutions and sector stakeholders to strengthen women's financial inclusion.

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Every assignment requires a different combination of expertise, institutional understanding and contextual knowledge. SABAAN brings together the capabilities and experience required to support clients from strategic thinking through practical implementation.