The impact of the crisis weighed more strongly on the number of hours worked than on the number of employed. That is why the rebound in economic activity is also making itself felt more in the number of hours worked than in the rate of unemployment, although the latter has been hovering around 10%.
This is again another important consideration because it is a reminder that it is diversity which financial inclusion must precisely address. From this perspective, financial inclusion is about tailor-fitting a response for a defined problem. It is about advancing the financial, social and economic well-being of those who are otherwise “excluded”.