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4. FIVE PILLARS FOR MSMEs DATA COLLECTION AND GENDER INCLUSIVE FINANCE

The policy framework is best described in terms of the main components to be taken into account when considering data collection for MSMEs and GIF. There are five pillars, dealing with most salient aspects of the process.

1. POLICY OBJECTIVES

MSME and GIF data collection must be designed to measure and monitor policy objectives and support the development of suitable products and services to meet the needs of the women's market sectors and subsectors.

4. DATA ANALYSIS

Data collected must be analysed through a clear gender lens to assess the current situation and to inform next steps and policy interventions for regulators and policymakers, including identifying gender sensitive and gender transformative interventions.

2. DESIGNING AND EXECUTING MSME DATA COLLECTION

Data collection should be planned with the indicators and areas of specific interest in mind. Variables required for disaggregation must be included when designing the data collection process.

5. DISSEMINATION OF INSIGHTS

The insights gained from the analyses should be shared with all stakeholders, including how women can be further included into the formal financial system.

3. MSME INDICATORS

Indicators that best depict the MSME landscape and the state of MSMEs and GIF financial inclusion must be identified.