Increasing financial inclusion in Egypt’s garment sector through responsible wage digitalization: Benefits for workers and business

This report sets out the results from RISE’s work in supporting 9 factories in 5 governorates in Egypt with over 24,000 workers (43% women, 56% under 35) with wage digitalization and enabling workers to access, use and benefit from their accounts. It includes recommendations for global brands and buyers, financial service providers and other key stakeholders to support this scale up in a way that can lead to increased financial inclusion and improved financial health for women and men workers across the industry.

• Date: 16/09/2024
• Sector: Industry
• Topics: Digital technology, Gender equality, Inclusive finance, Sustainable enterprises
• Regions: Africa
• Resource type: Publications
• Institutions: RISE