In 2023, Sri Lanka’s women’s participation in the labour force stood at 31.3%. Historically, female labour force participation has remained below 50%, running between 30-36% for the past few decades. This is in stark contrast to male labour force participation rates, which in 2023 stood at 68.6%.
To access the Women’s Day Policy Brief, click below
Financial inclusion is the access individuals and businesses have to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet their needs, such as for transactions, payments, savings, credit and insurance. They also must be delivered in a responsible and sustainable way promoting engagement in the formal financial sector. Access to affordable finance aims to enhance living standards, increase income, stimulate business investment, reduce unemployment, and foster economic growth by expanding financial networks and reducing barriers to entry.
Here is the link to the WPAN Policy Brief on Closing the Divide through Women’s Access to Finance
