News
Standard Chartered and WEConnect International Announce New Partnership to Support Women-Owned Businesses in Emerging Market Supply Chains
Source: WEConnect International
Standard Chartered and WEConnect International are excited to announce a partnership to support supply chain diversity in emerging markets and developing economies. Through the agreement, the Bank will be launching a dedicated financing facility for certified women-owned businesses within its market footprint, alongside targeted financing solutions for WEConnect International member buyers.
WEConnect International empowers women business owners worldwide with the network and resources needed to compete in new markets. Its community of more than 190 member buyers represent over $4 trillion in annual purchasing power and are seeking to do more business with women-owned suppliers.
About this News Item
Published
Latest from Our Blog
View all blog posts
Is There a “Steel Bullet” for Helping Businesses Grow?
Financial diaries which provide microentrepreneurs with tailored business reports are helping them to grow their businesses, showing the power of access to data.
Working to Promote Food Security in Burkina Faso
Claire Lossiané of YIKRI, winner of the 2023 European Microfinance Award, reflects on the MFI’s programs to combat malnutrition.
India’s Digital Divide Threatens the Progress of Financial Inclusion
There are three key challenges that need to be addressed to fulfill the promise of India's much-lauded digital public infrastructure, as mobile phones and internet access remain inaccessible for a significant segment of the population.