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Women SMEs support: A pathway to equality in the financial sector

A man and woman separated by height. Gender issues in the business include equal rights and pay gaps. Conceptual vector illustration.

Entrepreneurship is a proven way of supporting women in vulnerable situations, giving them access to financial freedom and improving their families' economic prospects. Women-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) equally make significant contributions to the economies in which they operate. Unfortunately, most female entrepreneurs continue to face stiff headwinds in realising the economic growth potential of their enterprises.

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