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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When Peruvian entrepreneur Elizabeth Vargas Vilca wanted to launch a shoe manufacturing business, she faced one barrier after another. Initially, her husband balked at the idea of her working at all. Then, after overcoming his opposition, she struggled to obtain a bank loan. In the meantime, Vargas Vilca lacked digital skills needed to help her business grow.

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Designing financial tools with women in mind can empower them — and boost economies

Gender equity

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

Financial inclusion

Global development

Public-private partnerships

Small business