UNCDF and Digital Frontiers Institute: Women in Inclusive Finance and Policy Regulation with Nthanda Manduwi

This podcast episode is the second of two episodes recorded with ⁠UNCDF⁠ and the ⁠Digital Frontiers Institute⁠. Together, UNCDF and Digital Frontiers Institute have trained several professionals, many of them women, in areas such as AML/CFT, blockchain, consumer protection, and digital finance regulation. These alumni are now applying their knowledge to shape more inclusive and resilient financial systems. The podcast series continues the momentum from the joint webinar by UNCDF and ⁠Digital Frontiers⁠, “⁠Scaling Impact Through Women in DFS: Policy, Regulation, and Innovation in Action⁠“, and provides a deeper dive into the webinar discussion.

What does it take to move women-led businesses from survival to scale? This episode dives deep into how digital finance and capacity development are opening doors for women entrepreneurs and how much further we can go. ⁠Nthanda Manduwi⁠, a passionate advocate and alumna of the DFS4Res programme, shares how she’s using her training to champion women-led enterprises and push for more intentional policies and ecosystem support. From early-stage barriers to investment readiness, we explore the pathways that help women entrepreneurs thrive and the critical role inclusive finance plays in driving that change.