Strengthening Local Entrepreneurial Ecosystems & Business Development Services
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs for a Green Transformation
We focus on strengthening local entrepreneurial ecosystems by providing Business Development Services (BDS) designed specifically for women entrepreneurs driving environmentally sustainable and climate-friendly businesses. Our goal is to enhance capacities, competitiveness, and access to new markets while supporting the green transformation.
What We Do
- Support Entrepreneurial Organisations:
- Work with accelerators, incubators, chambers of commerce, business associations, SME agencies, and other local partners.
- Build their capacity to offer gender-responsive and sustainable services.
- Help institutionalize services through training, guidelines, and sustainable business models.
- Provide Business Development Services to Women Entrepreneurs:
- Coaching & Mentoring: Guidance tailored to grow your business.
- Leadership & Management Training: Boost your skills to lead and scale.
- Digitalisation Support: Tools and strategies to grow online and reach new markets.
- Specialized Training: Market research, marketing, financing, and resource efficiency.
- Networking & Trade Opportunities: Peer-to-peer exchanges, events, and trade fairs.
- Legal & Financial Advisory: Support with taxation, auditing, insurance, and more.
- Access to Market Information: Stay informed to make smarter business decisions.
Our Objectives
- Inclusive Green Growth: Promote sustainable and environmentally responsible business development in Africa.
- Women’s Economic Empowerment: Increase financial inclusion and competitiveness for women-led businesses.
- Sustainable Ecosystems: Strengthen long-term local support networks for women entrepreneurs.
Why It Matters
By enhancing the capacities of entrepreneurial support organisations and providing tailored services, women entrepreneurs can:
- Expand and compete in new markets
- Increase income and job opportunities
- Access additional funding and investment opportunities
- Drive environmentally sustainable business practices in their communities
Implementation
Our country teams work closely with local partners in Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda to design solutions tailored to the unique needs of women entrepreneurs. Each team develops targeted workplans, provides long-term support, and ensures that services are sustainable, gender-responsive, and aligned with green transformation goals.