Overview

With frequent exposure and high vulnerability to shocks, and with less ability to cope and recover from them, women may have limited ability to withstand the impact of disasters that cause financial shocks and economic distress. This report showcases how financial inclusion enhances women’s economic resilience to disasters by providing them access to various types of financial instruments. It also emphasizes how the use of relevant and appropriate financial instruments enables women to prepare for and cope with the effects of disasters.

Publisher:
Asia Development Bank (ADB)

Date & Type:
August 2022 | Report