S2 EP6 - Addressing the Systemic Barriers to Women’s Financial Inclusion with Gayatri Murthy, Gender Lead at CGAP

Financial Inclusion Unlocked · Mar 9, 2026 · 38m

In this episode, Jack met Gayatri Murthy, Gender Lead at CGAP to explore the next chapter of women's financial inclusion.

Women’s financial inclusion has made undeniable progress, but access alone has not delivered empowerment.

Drawing on global research and country experience, we unpack the systemic barriers that persist beneath the surface including gender norms embedded in institutions, fragmented efforts, and misaligned incentives.

Through the episode, we explore how to move from access to agency, why collective action matters, and what it takes to trigger a visible step-change toward…