This is the first post in a jointly produced three-part blog series entitled, “What’s Working in Supporting Women’s Entrepreneurship?” produced from the discussions at the September 12th learning event hosted by ANDE. Collectively, this series covers the sectors’ success stories and how to recreate their structures to shift purposeful investment into what works, fostering women’s economic growth, and affirming their indispensable role in economic development.

Throughout the past year, ANDE convened several learning communities across its eight chapters focusing on the issue of women’s access – or lack thereof – to capital.

ANDE's Regional Learning Communities are solutions that span continents. They empower women entrepreneurs with tailored technical training and support, bridging the gap in access to education and business skills. These efforts equip women with the necessary tools and confidence for success through workshops, networking, and gender-specific training. The learning communities facilitate collaboration and address challenges to minimize the gender gap in entrepreneurship.