Scaling Equitable Access to Markets and Supply Chains for Women Entrepreneurs

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Women leading Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Asia struggle to grow their businesses in the face of systemic barriers in finance, networks, and market access. Recent studies suggest that globally only 1% of procurement spending of large corporations is directed toward women-led businesses. This session explores how corporations can unlock the growth potential of women-led businesses through inclusive procurement policies, by fostering new funding channels, and providing access to regional markets and supply chains.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand supply-chain barriers faced by women-led MSMEs from the perspective of corporations, intermediaries, and entrepreneurs
• Identify solutions for establishing procurement and supply chain processes that provide access to women entrepreneurs
• Explore how funding mechanisms can evolve to optimise equitable access to women-led enterprises