Parul has extensive experience in conceptualizing and implementing innovative financial literacy models and strategies, as well as technology-led outreach platforms for micro-pension and micro-insurance inclusion. She has worked in India on implementation of micropensions through PDS shop networks as well as through MFIs, Community based organisations, Unions with a focus especially on women. She has worked with the governments and pension regulators in India, Rwanda, Papa New Guinea, Bangladesh, Kenya and Uganda on strategies and effective models for outreach, retirement literacy and voluntary coverage strategies.
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The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that globally, only about 20% of women are covered by any form of pension, compared to approximately 25% of men. In many developing countries, pension coverage can be as low as 5-10% for women in the informal sector.
Yet, despite the growing recognition of the need for inclusive financial solutions, less than 5% of global impact investment is directed toward financial products specifically designed for women.
These statistics highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions and innovative solutions, such as micropensions, to bridge the gender gap in financial inclusion and empower women globally. Join speakers as they have a frank conversation on the barriers hindering greater financial inclusion, and consider the solutions that will bridge the gap.
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