Creating Value for Women-Owned Businesses in Africa

Focuses on IFC’s Banking on Women approach in Africa and illustrates how financial institutions and advisory support can unlock value for women-owned businesses. Relevant for women entrepreneurship, SME finance, and financial sector strategies.

Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders

Explores barriers faced by women-owned firms in accessing trade finance and international markets, with interviews in Kenya and Nigeria among other markets. Useful for gender-lens SME finance, trade finance, and export-oriented entrepreneurship.