Her Home - Housing Finance for Women

Year published
2020
Theme
Social
Author
IFC
Category
Report

Women make up half the world's population, and half of its economic potential. Yet they are far less likely than men to own a home. That's because women work in informal jobs, are unfamiliar with formal loan-application procedures, or are stifled by traditional cultural norms. This new study sheds light on the women's market for housing finance in three countries: Colombia, India and Kenya.