Breaking Barriers or Reinforcing Inequalities? A Systematic Review of Women's Economic Empowerment and Financial Inclusion Initiatives in Zimbabwe (2020–2025): Policy Gaps, Feminist Perspectives, And Pathways to Inclusive Growth

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Systematic review explores gender disparities in economic empowerment and financial inclusion initiatives in Zimbabwe, suggesting policy reforms.

Substantial progress was noted in women's formal financial inclusion, rising from 69% in 2014 to 83% in 2022, indicating a closing gender gap.
Despite increases in overall access, women's share of total bank loans declined by 2.7 percentage points, revealing persistent financial inequalities.
The analysis utilized feminist theoretical frameworks such as intersectionality and post-colonial feminism to evaluate the impact of financial inclusion initiatives.
Recommendations highlight the need for transformative policies that challenge root causes of gender inequality and support diverse women's experiences.

Musitaffa Mweha (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review explores gender disparities in economic empowerment and financial inclusion initiatives in Zimbabwe, suggesting policy reforms.

Substantial progress was noted in women's formal financial inclusion, rising from 69% in 2014 to 83% in 2022, indicating a closing gender gap.
Despite increases in overall access, women's share of total bank loans declined by 2.7 percentage points, revealing persistent financial inequalities.
The analysis utilized feminist theoretical frameworks such as intersectionality and post-colonial feminism to evaluate the impact of financial inclusion initiatives.
Recommendations highlight the need for transformative policies that challenge root causes of gender inequality and support diverse women's experiences.

Musitaffa Mweha (2025) studied this question.

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