WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT
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Regional Education Finance Fund for Africa (REFFA)
More than 55,000 female borrowers accessed education finance products across nine countries, reducing dropout rates and improving learning environments. Results • REFFA has provided education finance to 55,199 female borrowers, representing 36 percent of the total portfolio for learners and students. These loans primarily supported women from families with micro and small enterprises background. • In addition, the program financed education providers, indirectly benefiting thousands of girls through improved infrastructure and learning environments.
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BURUNDI Food Security and Rural Development Program Improved irrigation infrastructure and feeder roads, enabling sustainable agriculture and market access. Women held one-third of leadership roles in cooperatives and community committees, participated in training and benefited from improved nutrition and income opportunities. Gender Action Learning Systems strengthened decision-making and reduced gender-based violence, while vocational training equipped young women with practical skills. Results • 81.9 percent of households (including female- headed) reported increased assets, including improved housing and access to solar panels, mobile phones, radios and bicycles. • Training reached 1,925 participants of which 958 were women. • Women benefited from improved access to food and nutrition through project interventions.
VIET NAM 3
Dam Vac Bridge Project Better connectivity opened access to jobs, healthcare and education for nearly 180,000 women. Results • Improved connectivity through the bridge significantly enhances mobility for women, facilitating better access to markets, healthcare, education and employment opportunities.
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