1、Leveraging Fintech for Women Entrepreneurs in Indonesia,the Philippines,and Viet NamThe report discusses the role of fintech innovations in addressing financial exclusion in developing countries,particularly focusing on their potential benefits for women-owned micro,small,and medium-sized enterprise

2、s.It highlights how fintech companies,through their use of data trails and technological advancements,can assess creditworthiness effectively for segments traditionally deemed risky by traditional banks.Successful initiatives targeting low-income female entrepreneurs emphasize a combination of onlin

3、e and offline processes tailored to their needs.The report underscores the importance of addressing barriers such as low digital and financial literacy and fostering awareness of fintech products among women-owned micro,small,and medium-sized enterprises,advocating for collaborative efforts among st

4、akeholders to enhance financial inclusion effectively.About the Asian Development BankADB is committed to achieving a prosperous,inclusive,resilient,and sustainable Asia and the Pacific,while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.Established in 1966,it is owned by 68 members49 from the

5、 region.Its main instruments for helping its developing member countries are policy dialogue,loans,equity investments,guarantees,grants,and technical assistance.ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANKFRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRATING GENDER EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANKS SOUTH ASIA OPERATIONSJU

6、LY 2023ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK6 ADB Avenue,Mandaluyong City1550 Metro Manila,Philippineswww.adb.orgWOMENSFINANCE EXCHANGEA Community Fostering Inclusive and Green Finance LEVERAGING FINTECH FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN INDONESIA,THE PHILIPPINES,AND VIET NAMJULY 202433ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANKLEVERAGING FI