Training: Innovative Funding Models, Data Collection Methodologies and Toolkits for Financing Women Entrepreneurs

The training session examines practical innovations in credit assessment, focusing on how technologies like machine learning, AI, and alternative data are changing how lenders evaluate risk especially for women entrepreneurs. Participants will explore how these tools improve access to finance for underserved segments.

The session will also address the issue of gender and unconscious bias in credit models. Using real case studies, attendees will discuss the risks of biased algorithms and explore strategies for building more transparent and inclusive credit assessment systems.

Speakers

Mahbubur Rahman

Mahbubur Rahman

Head of Small Business (East), Ho Liability & CM, Chief Bancassurance Officer, BRAC Bank

Anna Gincherman

Anna Gincherman

Partner, ConsumerCentriX

Robyn Oates

Robyn Oates

Head of Sustainable Finance, UN Women

Angela Wambugu

Angela Wambugu

Director, Advisory Services, Africa, Women's World Banking

Inez Murray

Inez Murray

Chief Executive Officer, Financial Alliance for Women

Ben Ayitey-Adjin

Ben Ayitey-Adjin

LEAD ACCESS TO FINANCE, Mastercard Foundation

Manar Korayem

Manar Korayem

Senior Operations Officer, International Finance Corporation

Moderator

Samantha Sangster

Samantha Sangster

Membership Coordinator, SME Finance Forum

Dr. Colin Daley

Dr. Colin Daley

Senior Global Advisory Specialist, IFC