Support for female entrepreneurs: Survey evidence for why it makes sense examines the factors influencing female entrepreneurial activities. For its analysis, the report relies on three different surveys: the EIB Investment Survey (EIBIS) 2021, the EIBIS Startup and Scaleup Survey 2019 and the EBRD-EIB-World Bank Group Enterprise Survey for 2019 (along with the ES Follow-up Survey on COVID-19, which collected information on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic). The unique combination of data helps shed light on structural issues hampering women-owned and led-businesses, the specific obstacles women entrepreneurs face and the fallout of the pandemic.
Welcome to the CAREC Women’s Empowerment Online Platform, where women in CAREC member countries can safely connect with each other and be part of a community that helps each other succeed. To ensure a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all members and mentors, we’ve established the following guidelines: