Economic Empowerment

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…

11 months ago

Women Entrepreneurs Breaking Barriers in Bangladesh

The Women’s Empowerment for Inclusive Growth (WING) project focuses on integrating women into formal economies as employees and entrepreneurs, challenging…

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…

11 months ago

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Through Tailored Microfinance Solutions

Women entrepreneurs, particularly necessity-driven ones, often face unique challenges when starting and growing businesses. Many women-led ventures in Asia are…

11 months ago

Research Highlights Confidence of Women Business Leaders Despite Systemic Barriers

Women entrepreneurs demonstrate high confidence in managing and growing their businesses, but systemic barriers hinder their full potential, according to…

11 months ago

Tailored Financial Tools Unlock Growth for Women Micro-Entrepreneurs

Microfinance programs offer a crucial lifeline to women micro-entrepreneurs, particularly those driven into business by necessity rather than opportunity. In…

12 months ago

Unlocking Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in 2025

As 2025 approaches, the landscape of entrepreneurship is poised for significant transformation, with women at the forefront of this change.…

1 year ago

The Rise of Black Women Entrepreneurs: Celebrating National Black Business Month

August is National Black Business Month, a time when Black women-owned businesses celebrate their significant presence, revenue growth, and development…

1 year ago

EBRD Boosts Female-Led Businesses in Egypt with Major Loan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is boosting support for women entrepreneurs in Egypt with a loan of…

1 year ago