AfDB’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative to Disburse $500 Million to Women-led Businesses
While 25.9% of the female adult-population in Africa are entrepreneurs, access to finance remains a persistent challenge, with AFAWA estimating a financing gap of $42 billion, including $15.6 billion in agriculture alone.
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