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August 15, 2025Administrative SciencesOpen Access

The Role of Financial Institutions in Bridging the Financing Gap for Women Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa

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BIBridget IreneENElona N. Ndlovu-HlatshwayoPFPalesa Charlotte Felix-Faure

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Overview

Quantitative analysis finds financial institutions can bridge the financing gap for women entrepreneurs, suggesting targeted solutions may enhance economic participation.

Key Points

  • High collateral demands limit access to credit for women-owned SMEs, impacting business growth.
  • Interest rates and financial literacy significantly influence loan accessibility for women entrepreneurs.
  • Fintech innovations provide new opportunities for women-led businesses, despite infrastructure challenges.
  • Government-backed credit schemes can improve funding access but face implementation inefficiencies.

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Irene et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af6bf77567bf4f94fe95aahttps://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15080323
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