{"podcast":{"title":"The Making Finance Work for Women Podcast","slug":"the-making-finance-work-for-women-podcast-6979996","podcast_index_feed_id":6979996,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/makingfinanceworkforwomen/feed.xml","website_url":"https://makingfinanceworkforwomen.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14425746/MFWW_Podbean_Art_UPDATED_uvted7.jpg","author":"Women’s World Banking","episode_count":35,"summary":"Women’s World Banking’s Making Finance Work for Women (MFWW) Podcast is the exclusive destination dedicated to unraveling the complexities and deepening the understanding of crucial issues and innovative solutions surrounding women’s financial inclusion. Join us as we explore the transformative power of finance, unlocking insights through expert conversations. The MFWW Podcast is sponsored by EY.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T06:20:53.998947+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-making-finance-work-for-women-podcast-6979996"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 12: CBDCs Explained: The Rise, Risks and Future in Financial Inclusion","slug":"ep-12-cbdcs-explained-the-rise-risks-and-future-in-financial-inclusion","published_at":"2024-06-20T11:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-making-finance-work-for-women-podcast-6979996/ep-12-cbdcs-explained-the-rise-risks-and-future-in-financial-inclusion","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-making-finance-work-for-women-podcast-6979996","url":"https://makingfinanceworkforwomen.podbean.com/e/ep-12-cbdcs-explained-the-rise-risks-and-future-in-financial-inclusion/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vrtvnyhjuc6xc54t/MFWW_Ep12_V26dcgh.mp3","summary":"In Episode 12 of the Making Finance Work for Women podcast, we dive into the transformative potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and their implications for women worldwide. With over 120 CBDC pilots and projects currently in development, these digital currencies promise to revolutionize financial inclusion. Host Sonja Kelly (EVP, Research & Advocacy, Women's World Banking) and guest Sara Elinson (Partner, EY) examine the opportunities CBDCs present for bringing more women into the formal financial system and the critical need to address associated risks, such as privacy concerns and regulatory challenges. Explore the dynamic landscape of digital currencies, the strategies driving their adoption, and the balance between innovation and security. Join us as we aim to answer if CBDCs can pave the way for a more inclusive and secure financial future for women globally.","meta_description":"In Episode 12 of the Making Finance Work for Women podcast, we dive into the transformative potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and their…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1931,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-making-finance-work-for-women-podcast-6979996/episodes/ep-12-cbdcs-explained-the-rise-risks-and-future-in-financial-inclusion/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-making-finance-work-for-women-podcast-6979996/ep-12-cbdcs-explained-the-rise-risks-and-future-in-financial-inclusion.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}