Leveraging Fintech for Women Entrepreneurs in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam

The report explains how fintech solutions can help women entrepreneurs in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam access the finance they need to expand their micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and bolster financial inclusion. It outlines the challenges facing women-owned MSMEs and explains how fintech solutions can better assess the creditworthiness of women who are often unbanked and deemed to be higher risk. The report highlights the need to overcome low digital and financial literacy and sets out how digital lenders can use a mix of online and offline approaches to reach low-income female entrepreneurs.