xDespite these odds, however, African women repeatedly feature at the top of global surveys on entrepreneurship with the United Nations (UN) reporting that the 27 per cent female entrepreneurship rate in Africa is the highest in the world. The reality-check list on the continent’s state of female entrepreneurship is long and includes greatly uneven access to funding for female entrepreneurs, when compared with their male counterparts. Even with the numbers noticeably low, African women constantly endeavor to push through, despite the structural hurdles they face – and it shows. Empowering female entrepreneurs is essential for both economic and social development on the continent. We are determined to help female entrepreneurs grow their businesses by creating initiatives that go beyond just allowing capital and by providing relevant training.

Source: The Guardian July 03, 2021 03:45 UTC