Economic growth
Pakistan's central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), is making significant strides in promoting women's economic empowerment through its flagship policy, Banking on Equality. The policy aims to improve financial inclusion and job creation among women entrepreneurs, with promising results since its launch in September
Entrepreneurs
Canada is taking a significant step to support the growth and development of Black entrepreneurs across the country. The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced a renewed investment of $189 million in the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP). This
Economic growth
Governor Jameel Ahmad of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has emphasized the crucial role women entrepreneurs play in driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries. Speaking at the 'Capital to Scale: Women Entrepreneurs as Job Creators' session during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World
Entrepreneurs
Canada is taking a significant step to support the growth and development of Black entrepreneurs across the country. The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced a renewed investment of $189 million in the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP). This
Entrepreneurs
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced the renewal of the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) with a significant investment of $189 million. This funding aims to enhance the
Entrepreneurs
Canada is taking a significant step to support the growth and development of Black entrepreneurs across the country. The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced a renewed investment of $189 million in the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP). This
Entrepreneurs
Tamil Nadu-based startups are aggressively exploring international markets beyond their traditional focus on the US, capitalizing on incentive programs from European countries that are eager to attract talent and innovation. This shift is backed by government engagement between Startup TN, the state's startup promotion agency, and various government
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Green technology
Hundreds of women entrepreneurs in Tanzania are set to benefit from an expanded clean energy initiative following a renewed partnership between the Puma Energy Foundation and Solar Sister. The collaboration aims to address Tanzania's persistent energy access gap, where over half of the population still lacks electricity and
Youth
Damilare Ajiboye, founder of Ocean Trends Digital Limited, has been recognized for his outstanding leadership in technology, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment. The African Union Youth Council (AUYC) Nigeria Chapter inducted Ajiboye as an African Youth Ambassador during the 2025 African Youth Diplomatic Conference and Induction Ceremony. The event brought together
Economic development
Moscow-based small and medium-sized businesses in the creative sector are struggling to attract and retain talent, with 70-80% of enterprises in this field facing challenges due to a shortage of qualified personnel and competition from large corporations and public sector entities. A joint study between the Russian Ministry of Economic
Youth
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma emphasized the importance of nurturing entrepreneurship as a driver of inclusive growth, while highlighting the government's efforts to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem. At the launch of PROBITES, a probiotic-based health food product developed by student entrepreneurs of St. Anthony's College, Sangma
