B-6: Bridging the Gender Gap: Empowering Women in Digital Banking and E-Commerce in Pakistan
- Ensure affordability of digital finance and e-commerce tools for women, enhancing accessibility to financial technology.
- Foster collaboration across sectors (public, private, NGOs, academia) to drive digital empowerment initiatives for women in Pakistan.
- Conduct grassroots studies to identify and address women’s financial challenges with tailored solutions.
- Establish a Women’s Inspiration Network and provide financial literacy training to empower women in managing finances.
- Encourage men to support women’s autonomy in utilising their funds and accessing modern financial tools.
- Address freelancers’ challenges through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), improving their access to financial resources.
- Tackle connectivity barriers to enhance access to emerging digital technologies, particularly in underserved areas.
- Promote cashless transactions to increase women’s active participation in financial matters.
- Educate men on women’s financial rights, fostering mutual involvement in financial decisions.
- Facilitate access to loans and funding for women-owned businesses to boost entrepreneurship.
- Address specific barriers faced by disadvantaged women in e-commerce and include low-income groups in financial repositories.
- Encourage voluntary financial inclusion to expand digital banking and economic opportunities for women across Pakistan.
