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Women In Finance Gabon promotes financial education in Libreville

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Women In Finance Gabon brought women, girls, partners and experts together in Libreville to promote financial education as a tool for empowerment and poverty reduction. The 17 October event offered a programme on attitudes towards money, emotions and financial solutions, according to Gabonews.

In Libreville, Women In Finance Gabon brought together women, girls, partners and experts on 17 October for a day dedicated to financial education and empowerment. The initiative, held on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Poverty, is led by Gwenaëlle Simbi épouse Marat-Abyla, president of the NGO Finance Solid’, Gabonews reports.

Entitled “A day to move from survival to financial peace of mind”, the event aimed to help participants manage their money better and make decisions suited to their goals. The programme covered ways of thinking about money, the emotions associated with financial choices, and the use of savings and investment products.

Orabank Gabon supported the event, which was hosted by the National Investment Promotion Agency (ANPI). The organisers hope to encourage participants to take their first practical financial steps, share experiences and build networks.

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