Small businesses and AI: Accelerating innovation and inclusion

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Highly confident, women entrepreneurs still face systemic barriers

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How data and AI can drive change: 4 ways forward

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Unlocking the power of small businesses to drive climate-smart inclusive growth

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Globally, one in three businesses are owned by women who face major financial and non-financial constraints. It is estimated that a $1.7 trillion gap in financing exists for formal, women-owned businesses and small businesses around the world. This article discusses several challenges and constraints that women face when starting and running a business.

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Global

Financial Services for Women-Owned Small Businesses

Financial inclusion

North America

Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Europe

Latin American & Caribbean

AI for social impact

Climate change

Data for good

Digital transformation

Economic development

Financial health

Gender equity

Global development

Public-private partnerships

Small business