Empowering women-owned businesses in South Africa
Isabella Burke, Vice President-Relationship Manager at Moody’s joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:22:26 GMT
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- Moody's is addressing the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs by providing support and training through boot camps and conferences.
- The training programs focus on essential skills like pitching businesses, incorporating ESG principles, and uplifting the community.
- Collaborations and partnerships play a vital role in helping women entrepreneurs network, learn, and contribute back to the community.
Moody's, a global risk assessment firm, is taking significant steps to empower women-owned businesses in South Africa through training programs and collaborations. Isabella Burke, Vice President-Relationship Manager at Moody’s, discussed the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs and how Moody's is working to help them thrive in the economy. In many countries, women entrepreneurs face obstacles such as limited access to essential business knowledge, education, and funding. Securing funds is often one of the most challenging aspects when trying to build and grow their ventures. By offering support and training through boot camps and conferences, Moody's aims to equip women with the necessary skills to succeed in the business world. Recently, Moody's hosted a two-day conference for women entrepreneurs where they focused on topics like pitching businesses, incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, and the overall importance of such aspects.
