Date: 8 October 2025
Time: 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM BST | 10 AM to 11 AM EDT
Type: Online Webinar
Description
This webinar introduced the 2026 Expressions of Interest (EOI) cycle for the Women’s Economic Empowerment and Digital Finance (WEE-DiFine) Initiative, hosted by the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) and funded by the Gates Foundation.
The one-hour session provided clarity on the EOI process, funding categories, and submission deadlines. Participants also learned about the resources available to support applicants, including templates, budget guidelines, and the WEE-DiFine White Paper.
Agenda Highlights
- Welcome & Icebreaker Poll (5 mins)
- The Importance of Building Evidence on WEE & DFS (10 mins)
- About WEE-DiFine & Walkthrough of the EOI Process (15 mins)
- Interactive Q&A (20 mins)
- Closing & Next Steps (5 mins)
Speakers
- Dr. Atonu Rabbani – Advisor, WEE-DiFine & WEE-Connect
- Kym Cole – Initiative Director, WEE-DiFine & WEE-Connect
Recording
Watch the full webinar here.
