Digital empowerment of women-led businesses, Global

• Nov 8, 2023
• 2 min

MSC has designed a global signature program intended to empower women-led businesses (WLBs) in India, Nepal, and Vietnam. The initiative seeks to improve livelihoods and income for female entrepreneurs, enhance their financial health through stronger digital footprints, expand access to formal financial services, and improve market linkages. As part of this effort, MSC developed ‘Sangini Konect’ in India—an interactive platform that provides training materials, learning tools, and mentorship support to help women-led businesses grow, become digitally adept, and access vital financial products.

In partnership with the MetLife Foundation, MSC led the conceptualization and execution of this program. We designed tailored training modules, developed mentorship frameworks, and facilitated digital and physical market linkages. The team worked closely with local ecosystems in India, Nepal, and Vietnam to identify and onboard women entrepreneurs, ensuring that the interventions addressed their specific business needs. By building Sangini Konect, MSC created a platform that not only offers business support and financial literacy but also fosters a collaborative community where female entrepreneurs can learn from one another’s experiences and successes.

The program has successfully engaged thousands of women entrepreneurs across India, Nepal, and Vietnam, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to scale their businesses. It has fostered better financial literacy, enhanced digital capabilities, and offered new market opportunities. It has ultimately contributed to greater financial resilience and economic empowerment among WLBs. Sangini Konect, in particular, stands out as a dynamic platform that continues to guide women-led enterprises in India, serving as a model for similar initiatives in the other two countries.

The MetLife Foundation commissioned this project.