Resources on social finance (Employment promotion)

Publication

Driving better business results with women’s insurance

23 October 2023

This publication highlights the evolving socio-economic status of women and calls for increased engagement from insurers. It provides a comprehensive roadmap to address the unique needs of women, spanning both customer and employee perspectives, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) reporting a substantial US$1.7 trillion opportunity by 2030 when targeting women. The guide offers a six-step plan, real success stories and practical solutions, supported by the expertise of the IFC and the ILO. Its primary aim is to foster financial inclusion and promote gender equity.

News

The ILO and IFC launch a second year-long Community of Practice among insurers to reduce the protection gap for women

17 March 2023

The continued partnership will lead 18 insurance-industry organizations from 13 countries over the next year to better understand and serve the women’s insurance market—supporting both financial inclusion and employment opportunities for women.

Project

Targeting women in insurance

10 March 2023

Our impact, their voices

The journey of Samar, female entrepreneur in Iraq

07 March 2023

Following years of displacement and uncertainty, Samar from Mosul has set up a business making and selling sweets and pastries. She talks about her journey of becoming a successful entrepreneur, with the support of an ILO financial inclusion initiative providing entrepreneurs with trainings and loans to start or expand their businesses.

Press release

Agence Française de Développement Group and the ILO join hands to provide access to inclusive insurance for the most vulnerable

27 October 2021

Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and its subsidiary Proparco have recently signed two new projects in partnership with the ILO, which is recognized for its expertise in inclusive insurance.

Project