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New Report Shows Women-Owned Businesses in Emerging Markets Are Low-Risk, High-Return Investments
A recent report from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) highlights a surprising truth: women-owned small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in emerging markets are proving to be lower risk and more consistent with loan repayments. Despite this strong performance, they continue to face a significant funding gap, presenting a clear opportunity for financial institutions to re-evaluate their lending strategies.