In Belarus, prioritising skill development is crucial to running a successful business
Women entrepreneurs in Belarus are driven by a multitude of motivations, according to a recent survey and a series of in-depth interviews conducted by Emerging…
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Networking to the top
Education is crucial to empowering female entrepreneurs, and that education can be both formal and – increasingly – informal. Level of education has a direct…
Survey reveals women entrepreneurs want to develop their digital skills and take their businesses international
Results of recent research in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus – conducted by Emerging Europe as part of the She’s Next…
‘She’s Next is not just about Visa, we are trying to make societal change’
Emerging Europe speaks with Vira Platonova, Visa senior vice president and regional director for 17 countries, about the She’s Next Empowered by Visa initiative, and…
Unequal pay: Funding female entrepreneurs
Female entrepreneurs face several challenges in financing and growing a business, often including limited access to capital. Nevertheless, there are also new opportunities and resources…
What drives female entrepreneurs?
Motivation and initiative are the strengths female entrepreneurs value the most. And although it’s not only about the money, in the end, it very much…
Women on top: How we can empower female entrepreneurs in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia
The tenacity of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia’s female entrepreneurs in the face of many challenges is remarkable. As one business owner puts…
Inclusivity and diversity matter
There is growing evidence that tech companies with an age, gender, socio-economic and culturally diverse workforce deliver social impact, says Olga Oleinikova, founder of HeyLink.me. …
The time to forget disruption and get our hands on reparative entrepreneurship is now
More than a year since Russia began its war in Ukraine, entrepreneurial minds with rich experience in the Eastern European market have flooded Europe. Some…