Peru will also promote the financial inclusion of women through rural and urban financial education schemes, as well as through enhanced access to additional financial services and instruments for women using existing social programs.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

In a report, which follows a major public consultation, the body says more affordable housing, training opportunities for young people and financial support to provide care and services for an ageing rural population are vital.

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In the last few years alone, we have supported institutions in rural communities such as the Amazon and Inner Mongolia and expanded the array of financial services for the poor beyond credit to savings, insurance, and payments.

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