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Strengthening Access to Finance for Women-Owned SMEs in Developing Countries

Strengthening Access to Finance for Women-Owned SMEs in Developing Countries
Jan 26, 2013

This IFC publication reports on the issues impeding access to finance as well as non-financial barriers for women entrepreneurs, highlighting key trends and challenges, and scrutinizing opportunities for increased access.

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