Inter-American Foundation: Driving Women's Financial Inclusion in Guatemala
August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Inter-American Foundation issued the following news:
By Rebecca Nelson
Women face serious gender gaps in all aspects of Guatemalan society, especially in economic life. Women in Guatemala run fewer businesses than men, own less property, and face greater obstacles in obtaining credit and financing. Less than half (43%) of Guatemalan women are employed. Only about a third (34%) hold a bank account. In women's financial inclusion, Guatemala rank . . .
By Rebecca Nelson
Women face serious gender gaps in all aspects of Guatemalan society, especially in economic life. Women in Guatemala run fewer businesses than men, own less property, and face greater obstacles in obtaining credit and financing. Less than half (43%) of Guatemalan women are employed. Only about a third (34%) hold a bank account. In women's financial inclusion, Guatemala rank . . .