Uganda, March 28 -- Civil society organisations (CSOs) have called for inclusive financing for women, saying it is a vital step towards economic empowerment and breaking the cycle of poverty.

The call was made during a dialogue organised by the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) alongside partners from academia and CSOs including Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE), Public Health Ambassadors Uganda (PHAU), Community Empowerment for Rural Development (CEFORD), and the African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET).

The stakeholders said women face several challenges in accessing formal financial services including cultural barriers such as restricted movement as well as unfavourable legal and regulatory policies.

The State Mini...