As women's economic empowerment continues to rise, while overall countrywide growth slows, banks must do more to meet the expectations of their female clients and tap into this often neglected and under-served market.
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Date: March 27-30
Location: Costa do Sauípe, Bahia, Brazil
The 55th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) and the 29th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Inter-American Investment Corporation will be held in Costa do Sauípe, Bahia, Brazil, from 27 to 30 March 2014. Silvia Pavoni, economics editor, will cover the key themes and discussions from the event.
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