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February 28, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Digital Financial Inclusion Programmes for Women Entrepreneurs in Northern Cameroon: An Empowerment and Savings Growth Study

VNVictor NjockCNChantal Nguifo

Key Points

  • To evaluate the impact of digital financial inclusion programmes on economic empowerment and savings of women entrepreneurs in Northern Cameroon.
  • Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews
  • Quantitative surveys with 120 women entrepreneurs
  • Qualitative interviews with 15 participants
  • Comparative analysis of savings growth between programme participants and non-participants
  • Thematic analysis of interview data
  • Participants in digital financial inclusion programmes reported a 34% increase in savings on average
  • Confidence interval for savings increase was ±7%
  • Improved access to credit and reduced transaction costs identified as key themes from qualitative interviews
  • Overall success in economic empowerment through targeted digital interventions

Abstract

Digital financial inclusion programmes are crucial for economic empowerment in regions with limited access to traditional banking services. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys (N=120) with qualitative interviews (n=15). Women entrepreneurs who participated in the digital financial inclusion programmes reported a significant increase in savings by an average of 34% compared to those not involved, with a confidence interval of ±7%. Themes included improved access to credit and reduced transaction costs. Digital financial inclusion programmes effectively enhance women entrepreneurs' economic empowerment and savings growth through targeted interventions. Expand digital financial inclusion services in Northern Cameroon by integrating them into existing business support networks and increasing outreach efforts.

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Njock et al. (2003) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a2877b0a974eb0d3c033c6https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18779395
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