South-South Series: Empowering and Growing Women-led Business – Satisfaction Survey 2025

South-South Series: Empowering and Growing Women-led Business - Satisfaction Survey 2025

In January 2025, UN Women and COLEAD launched the South-South Series: Empowering and Growing Women-Led Business to support women entrepreneurs from African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries and beyond.

The Series is tailored for women entrepreneurs and business leaders, aiming to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, enhance business skills and market access, and promote networking.

From January 2025 to December 2025, 6 online sessions were organised, covering foresight topics such as empowering women entrepreneurs, climate-resilient business models for women entrepreneurs, access to finance for women-led MSMEs, strategies for effective marketing & branding, and leveraging technology and digital transformation.

In December 2025, a survey was conducted to assess participant satisfaction and identify areas for improvement to enhance the quality, reach, and impact of the series.

The survey was available in English and French. It included an introductory text and 21 questions, of which 5 questions collected demographic information about respondents and 16 questions gathered feedback on the South-South Series.

The survey was distributed to the 3 433 individuals who registered for at least one session. A total of 133 participants responded to the survey, resulting in a 4 % response rate. 

Despite a modest response rate, 98% of the respondents expressed strong satisfaction with the relevance, quality, and usefulness of the sessions in strengthening skills, expanding networks, and inspiring concrete business and community actions.

Respondents highlighted gains such as improved leadership, new partnerships, and the application of knowledge to business practices and local initiatives. The feedback points to a strong desire for the series to evolve into a more interactive, action-oriented, and inclusive platform, one that continues to elevate women entrepreneurs, expand opportunities, and amplify impact across ACP regions and beyond.

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• English
• French