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Enabling Resilient Women-Owned SMEs: Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Institutions

Written by GFTN | Oct 2, 2025 12:18:51 PM

 

Synopsis: 

Despite facing multiple obstacles, women-run MSMEs proven to be some of the most resilient, demonstrating their ability to overcome challenges and survive against the odds. In this session, participants heard from female founders and MSME leaders about what it takes to be a resilient entrepreneur, while also showcasing key solutions that the private sector and policymakers could provide to help lower barriers for female entrepreneurs and ensure women-run businesses flourished.



Speakers:
Charlotte Keenan, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
Khantse Radebe, CEO of Asset Based Finance, WesBank
Thando Sibisi, Managing Director, Hayani Development and Properties

 

 

Moderator:
Jesman Chonzi, Regional Industry Manager FIG Eastern Africa, International Finance Corporation