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From access to impact: Building financially healthy women-owned microbusinesses

MSC’s global study across 17 emerging markets introduces the SCALE framework to strengthen women-owned microbusinesses’ financial health, emphasizing resilience, security, and gender-specific data for inclusive, stable, and innovative financial ecosystems.

MSC conducted research in 17 emerging markets to uncover regional financial trends that affect women-owned microbusinesses. We developed the SCALE financial health framework to assess and improve the financial health of women-owned microbusinesses.

We launched the report during the Financial Inclusion Week (FIW) session on 9th October 2025, where we shared crucial findings that emphasize the need to move beyond access and focus on resilience and security. The discussion also underscored that gender-specific data drives innovation, financial health enhances risk protection, and holistic design supports household and business stability. Watch this video to learn more.

 

 

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Strengthening financial health pathways for women-owned microbusinesses (wMBs) in emerging markets

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