Module VII: Financial Inclusion and Social Impact
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
Understand what sustainable finance is (origins and evolutions).
Understand the role that finance plays in sustainable development.
Have an understanding of the global standard and frameworks guiding sustainability.
Understand ESG in the context of banking.
Be aware of the Rwanda ESG guiding principles.
Have an understanding of the Rwandan regulatory landscape on sustainability.
The following topics will be covered in this module:
Topic 1: Promoting Inclusive Finance
- Serving Underserved Communities
- Rationale for Gender Lens Investing and Youth Financing
- Gender Lens Investing
- Youth Financing
- Benefits of Financial Inclusion
Topic 2: Measuring and Managing Social Impact
- Importance of Social Impact Assessment
- Alignment with Global Standards and Frameworks