The Impact of a Women-Specific Credit Scoring Model on Women's Access to Credit in the Dominican Republic
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Key Information
Low-income women disproportionately lack access to credit in developing countries, often because they are less likely to have credit histories, property rights, or formal earnings. Researchers are partnering with a bank and a mobile money operator in the Dominican Republic to evaluate the impact of credit scoring models designed specifically for women on access to credit.
Lead Implementing Organization(s)
Location(s)
Latin America & Caribbean
Dominican Republic
Activity URL
Not applicable or unknown
Government Affiliation
Non-governmental programYears
2018 - 2021
Partner(s)
Asociación La Nacional de Ahorros y Préstamos
Ministry Affiliation
UnknownFunder(s)
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COVID-19 Response
UnknownGeographic Scope
NationalMeets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES
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Education areas
Other skills
- Financial literacy
Cross-cutting areas
- Economic/livelihoods (including savings/financial inclusion, etc.)
Program participants
Target Audience(s)
Other community members - female
Age
Not applicable or unknown
School Enrolment Status
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School Level
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Other populations reached
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Participants include
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Program Approaches Back to Top
Reducing economic barriers
- Financial literacy training
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
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Cross-cutting goals
- Improved financial literacy and savings
- Increased agency and empowerment