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Decoding government support to women entrepreneurs in India

MSC collaborated with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) to publish this report, which maps 70 central schemes and 433 state schemes across 28 states in India. The report identifies scheme-based support available across six essential needs of entrepreneurs and shares some best practices implemented by state governments to improve access and uptake of schemes. Read the report for key recommendations on the design and delivery of schemes to make them more accessible and effective for women entrepreneurs.

Jan 30, 2023

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Are we over-selling start-ups as a career option?

Every startup success story shows up alongside 10 failures; still, entrepreneurship is an attractive career proposition for our youth. In more than 90% of cases, the founders would fail to repay these loans, leaving meaningful relationships with their trusted ones fractured and damaged. Is this a price worth paying? This blog discusses an unfashionable perspective on starting up and shares our experience accelerating startups in Asia while orienting them toward success.

Feb 17, 2022

Graham Wright, Anil Gupta and Abhinav Guptha

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Feb 17, 2022

Graham Wright, Anil Gupta and Abhinav Guptha

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MSMEs in Kenya amid COVID-19: A question of survival

In this blog, we present key insights from MSC’s research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and their coping strategies. We conclude with recommendations for the government to formulate policy measures and for the donor agencies to support the recovery of Kenyan MSMEs and build their resilience.

Jan 19, 2021

Anup Singh, Diana Siddiqui and Aparna Shukla

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Jan 19, 2021

Anup Singh, Diana Siddiqui and Aparna Shukla

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Impact of COVID-19 on youth- Opportunities and challenges on youth livelihoods.

This video highlights MSC’s analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on youth and the immediate steps which the government and private stakeholders have taken to support youth livelihoods during this crisis. It also touches on what more these two key players can do to ensure the interventions put in place are sustainable for the long-term.

Sep 3, 2020

Olivia Obiero

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Sep 3, 2020

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COVID-19: Impacted yet proactive youth response to the crisis through innovation

COVID-19 has disrupted normal life—in terms of health, economy, and society. The pandemic is unique in that it affects all segments of the population, including youth. Young people are more vulnerable to declining labor demand. However, instead of giving up, youth have shown their resilience and turned this crisis into business opportunities, creating brilliant initiatives.

May 29, 2020

Rebecca Szantry and Kate Okoue

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May 29, 2020

Rebecca Szantry and Kate Okoue

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The role of entrepreneurship in creating job opportunities for the youth

Several challenges often mar the journey to entrepreneurship, especially for the youth. What are these challenges? What possible solutions can be developed to assist the youth to succeed in their ventures? Watch our video for some answers.

May 28, 2020

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