South-South: Empowering and Growing Women-led Business Session N°3

Power in Connection: Collaborating & Networking for Women's Business Growth

In a rapidly evolving global economy, the role of women entrepreneurs has become increasingly prominent. Women-led businesses are not only driving job creation and innovation but also contributing to more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development and social transformation. Despite this momentum, women continue to face systemic barriers—limited access to capital, constrained market opportunities, and underrepresentation in decision-making platforms.

In this context, collaboration and networking emerge as powerful strategies to overcome such challenges and accelerate the growth of women’s enterprises. The power in connection lies in the ability of women to learn from each other, pool resources, build influence, and unlock new markets—together.

Collaboration and networking are not just tools for growth—they are lifelines that can transform the trajectory of women-led businesses. By leveraging the power in connection, women can overcome structural barriers, co-create solutions, and build thriving, resilient enterprises. As we look to a more equitable economic future, investing in women’s business networks and collaborative ecosystems is not only smart policy—it is essential for sustainable development.