Asia's post-Covid resurgence is fostering women-led businesses, but challenges like funding gaps, work-life balance, and bias persist, with supportive partners often proving crucial.
In South and Southeast Asia, women entrepreneurs are not only driving local economies but also playing a pivotal role in climate resilience. With valuable insights and hands-on experience in sectors like agriculture, forestry and ecotourism, which are closely tied to climate adaptation, women entrepreneurs prioritize environmental conservation and community well-being, a critical asset as climate pressures intensify.
However, gender inequities persist, particularly in accessing financing. Based on SecondMuse Capital Future Economy Lab Asia’s Summary of Findings, women-led MSMEs often face systemic barriers to securing capital, limiting their ability to scale innovative climate solutions.
Read more about how SecondMuse Capital is bridging this gap and increasing accessible capital flow HERE.
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