The digital economy is reshaping global trade and business, presenting new opportunities for inclusive growth and sustainable development. However, these opportunities are not equally available, particularly for women entrepreneurs who face significant barriers to full participation.
The new study, entitled “Breaking down barriers for women digital entrepreneurs: Insights from Africa,”
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wegg® Virtual Cafe
1st Tuesday of every month from 4:00-5:00PM CT
Join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/746553873
Meeting ID: 746-553-873
Purpose: For anyone who wants to share stories and ideas with one another about dealing with business issues.
Come as you are.
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“The best part of serving on the wegg® 10-Year Anniversary Gala Committee is getting to know fellow members more deeply while sharing the excitement of preparing for what promises to be an incredible celebration of wegg’s achievements. There is truly so much to be proud of!”
– Laurel Delaney, …
Join us as we celebrate wegg’s 10th Anniversary in Chicago on Thursday, November 6, 2025! Our Committee, Board, and Team are working together to create an unforgettable event for everyone to enjoy.
Take pleasure in exceptional food, signature cocktails, lively conversation, and a soundtrack curated entirely by women artists – plus gift bags filled with products made by women.
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Despite Taliban restrictions, Afghan women entrepreneurs are launching small businesses and cooperatives. However, they face struggles accessing capital. According to Reuters, 41% of surveyed female entrepreneurs rely on informal loans to finance their ventures and about 70% must have a male guardian to travel to market.
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wegg® Virtual Cafe
1st Tuesday of every month from 4:00-5:00PM CT
Join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/746553873
Meeting ID: 746-553-873
Purpose: For anyone who wants to share stories and ideas with one another about dealing with business issues.
Come as you are.
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August has begun and Black Business Month 2025 is in full swing once again!
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I [Laurel Delaney] love going back in time to see some of the articles I have written about women exporting to see what’s changed. This one in particular, “It’s Time For Women to Take on the World,”
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“Everyone has oceans to fly. Is it reckless? Maybe. But what do dreams know of boundaries?”
-Amelia Earhart
The entrepreneur bug finds those that know the world needs their idea. Even the most enterprising, resilient, and diligent entrepreneurs can become overwhelmed by the effort starting a business requires.
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