Leadership

Nepali Women Entrepreneurs Moving From Challenges Into Success

Bismriti Paudel and Gita Paudel, two Nepali entrepreneurs, have overcome personal and professional challenges to build thriving businesses while contributing…

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Breaking Cultural and Financial Barriers for African Women Entrepreneurs

In Kenya, Mary Nyambura, founder and CEO of Ecocharge Limited, transforms agricultural waste into biomass briquettes for cleaner and more…

11 months ago

UNDP and Japan Launch Training Initiative for Ukrainian Entrepreneurs

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, supported by the Government of Japan, has launched the Sustainable Business Platform.…

11 months ago

How Satoko Shisai Pioneered Women’s Leadership at IBM Japan

Foreign-owned companies, or gaishikei, have long attracted ambitious Japanese women frustrated by gender bias in traditional firms. Meritocratic workplaces like…

11 months ago

Gender Equality in Climate Action Remains Elusive at COP29

The recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) centered on climate finance, yet its outcomes left significant gaps. While the…

11 months ago

Kyrgyzstan Recognizes Women Entrepreneurs in Landmark Legislation

Kyrgyzstan’s parliament has approved a bill to incorporate the concept of “women’s entrepreneurship” into its Law on the Protection of…

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Women Entrepreneurs Lead the Way in Empowering the Female Workforce

Women entrepreneurs are reshaping the professional landscape by addressing challenges unique to women in the workforce and driving systemic change…

11 months ago

UNDP Indonesia Highlights Opportunities for Women in Digital Business

The “Digital Entrepreneurship: Exploring Business Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs” webinar, held on August 6, 2024, highlighted the role of digital…

11 months ago

Gen Z Drives a Shift Toward Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship

Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is reshaping entrepreneurship with a focus on autonomy, societal impact, and innovation. A…

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Breaking Down Myths About Women and Entrepreneurship

Women entrepreneurs play a vital role in the Canadian economy, as highlighted by the government’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, which has…

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