International organizations and many researchers believe that digital financial services can help lessen the hardships such women face. However, little research has been done on whether digital financial services actually make women’s lives easier. What is the evidence?

From 23-27 January 2023, members of the DiFF project team gathered for a workshop in Luang Prabang, Laos, to discuss the project objectives, concepts, research activities and methods, research questions and research planning for the immediate future and also for the next five years.