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A platform for everyone – women make up 30% of early stage sign-ups
Our early stage field registration saw 30% sign ups coming from women. This is very encouraging as currently women are more likely to be denied access to agricultural services including inputs and finance. Although there is still some gender bias towards access to mobile phones (women are 10% less likely to own a phone), access is improving …
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Gender and Ubia Soko – Day 11
We recognise the importance of mainstreaming gender equality and social inclusion in our work. Research shows that involving women in agriculture creates more stable supply chains in addition to increased productivity and higher product quality. The gender gap in bank account use is currently about 10-15%, however the gap is being reversed in mobile money accounts, …