The International Federation of University Women (Open)

The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) led a 3-week online discussion on Financial Literacy in April-May 2011. The rationale for this discussion was that women’s lack of financial knowledge is a matter of serious global concern for which local, regional and national strategies are required. There were 32 contributions from 12 countries to the discussion in all from which was initiated, led and moderated by IFUW Status of Women Committee members Ranjana Banerjee from India and Rae Duff from New Zealand. The Information Document, which was published to initiate the online discussion, identified the three key components of Financial Literacy: Financial Knowledge and Understanding, Financial Skills and Competence, Financial Responsibility. A series of questions was posed for each key component to which discussion participants were invited to respond.

Summary and key findings of the on-line discussion (PDF)

Recommended websites: MoneySmart website – Australia Council for Economic Education – United States National Strategy for Financial Literacy – New Zealand Independent money guide – New Zealand ‘I’m worth it’ -Financial Stories, ideas and strategies for women – Canada