For too long, women’s economic exclusion in Africa has been seen as a simple capital problem. Our doctoral research at REAF reveals that the real barriers are Behavioral and Normative, creating a devastating “Shame Tax” that costs the continent hundreds of billions. If we keep focusing only on money, we miss the root cause. It’s […]
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The #1 Barrier to Women’s Financial Inclusion Isn’t Financial – It’s Psychological. Here’s the Data
When I was 9 years old, I discovered the freedom that money gave, and I became the ‘self-appointed’ money manager for my family. Yet, at that same tender age, I was already being told to “learn how to cook so you will be eligible for a husband.” While I appreciated the freedom I had to […]
Self-Selection Myth: Women & Funding
We all know amazing women with incredible ideas, right? But how often do we see them getting the funding they deserve? It’s a question that’s been on my mind a lot: Why are women less likely to apply for funding, even when they’ve got brilliant plans and a track record to back them up? Is […]