To what extent do you think digital financial inclusion for women in the fourth industrial revolution has contributed to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG5) in Africa?
What has been its impact and role in post-pandemic Covid-19?
The use of mobile money that advances loans to people in Kenya including women has really impacted on women in Kenya. Some women have had family problems due to overborrowing and thus increased gender based violence. Post Covid, people are trying to get money in all means.
Women's financial support and their financial autonomy to the business cycle is the one dimension. Besides, the ongoing involvement of women in agricultural activities enabled them to be better informed about climatic affection to local farming and to be engaged into bank microfinancing programs for their agricultural production and supporting the household income. However, in terms of SDG in Africa, the role of women in environmental and biodiversity issues it cannot be undermined. Moreover, in terms of social responsibility and social cohesion, the roles of women as caregivers in family, as well as their responsibilities in education, healthcare, nursery, manufacturing industries and SMEs, they are all noticeable and invaluable.
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