Has the development community done enough to support women entrepreneurs in a post-COVID world?

COVID-19 had a devastating impact on micro and small enterprises in developing markets, with evidence pointing to women entrepreneurs being the hardest hit. The panel will briefly discuss the challenges female entrepreneurs have faced in the aftermath of COVID-19. We will speak with a female entrepreneur, as well as an organization dedicated to supporting women led startups and businesses to learn about their experiences. Focus will be given to innovative interventions from which women entrepreneurs benefited during and after the pandemic, and lessons learned that have ultimately made female entrepreneurs more resilient.