The pandemic, geopolitical uncertainties, persistent barriers, and gender norms have disrupted the world economy and stalled progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly the one to achieve gender equality by 2030. However, some countries have been successful in advancing strategies for women's empowerment and financial inclusion. The panel discussed transformative approaches and shared their respective country, regional, and international experiences and lessons.Read their biographies here (https://torcentre.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/Files/EQUe4IZM4g5Ol31jyDODfSoBsP4vBrpegGR7dSI-qDVEpQ?e=wfF6Bm). Read the transcript here (https://torcentre.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/Files/EeZLOQcCbU5Nr4IfLIX8OVABl5fiWqUiL_ZRLHvaP9Fi4g?e=SCy1Du).