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Meso-level domains and strategies for women's entrepreneurial support

Focus areaIntervention strategy
Mentorship and Capacity-BuildingProvide structured mentorship and access to leadership training and role models to strengthen women's skills and expand their opportunities
HR Policies and Labor RightsAdvocate for flexible hours, parental leave and childcare support across public and private sectors. Strengthen the enforcement of workplace equality mandates
Financial Access and InclusionImplement tax incentives, procurement quotas and grant programs for women-led businesses. Remove collateral biases, streamline lending and financing processes and support informal business registration. Develop gender-responsive financial policies that support women-led enterprises
Business Registration and Regulatory ProceduresSimplify and clarify business registration and licensing procedures and reduce associated costs. Provide accessible guidance to support the gradual formalization of women-led and home-based enterprises
Peer-Led Learning and NetworkingSupport community workshops, digital resource hubs and peer-to-peer networks to facilitate knowledge exchange and professional connections
Source(s): Author's own work

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