The 6th edition of the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Finance Series, organised by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with the African Guarantee Fund and the Office of the President’s Advisor on Women’s Rights, was inaugurated in Nairobi, Kenya. Themed “Enhancing Financial Inclusion for Women,” the 3-day event, aims to revolutionise the financial landscape, creating an enabling environment for women entrepreneurs to contribute to Africa’s economic development. The initiative aspires to mobilize $5 billion in financing for African women-led businesses by 2026.
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