Author: Suzanne Perez | Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative

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Scaling Women-Led Businesses: What Works in Acceleration and Investment Readiness

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 9:00 -10:00 am ET Women-owned and led SMEs (WSMEs) are important…

Suzanne PerezOctober 13, 2026

For National Champions WE Finance Code Resources

Market Sizing Tool (Español)

A model to help national coalitions and policymakers evaluate the potential market for business finance…

Suzanne PerezOctober 13, 2026

National Champion Spotlight WE Finance Code

WE Finance Code National Champion Spotlight

Since launching the WE Finance Code in Kenya on December 4, 2025, the Central Bank…

Suzanne PerezJune 22, 2026

For National Champions WE Finance Code Resources

Case Study: WE Finance Code Policy Development Training

This case study details the organization, processes, and outcomes of a policy development training for…

Suzanne PerezJune 3, 2026

Events Knowledge Series

Building for Impact: Resilience and Growth for Women-Led Care Businesses

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 9:00 -10:00 am ET Women entrepreneurs are redefining the care economy…

Suzanne PerezMay 20, 2026

Thematic Notes

Women Entrepreneurs Leading the Way to More and Better Jobs for Women

Suzanne PerezApril 28, 2026

For National Champions WE Finance Code Resources

Learning Series: WMSME Gender Data Driving Business Decisions

This learning series is a rigorous training for Champions interested in developing and scaling their…

Suzanne PerezMarch 27, 2026

IFC IP Learning Knowledge Corner Portfolio Spotlight

Lower Non-performing Loans (NPLs) for Women and Women-owned Enterprises

Many financial institutions overlook women and women-owned enterprises as a distinct asset class, despite their…

Suzanne PerezMarch 20, 2026

For National Champions WE Finance Code Resources

Template for Data Collection: National Level

Standardized template for National data aggregators to report yearly aggregate data on Code indicators to…

Suzanne PerezMarch 11, 2026

For National Champions WE Finance Code Resources

Template for Data Collection: FSP Level

Standardized template for National data aggregators to report yearly FSP level data on Code indicators…

Suzanne PerezMarch 11, 2026

[2025 Annual Report] From Capital to Jobs: Scaling Finance for Women Entrepreneurs

Introducing: WE Finance Code

Suzanne Perez

Scaling Women-Led Businesses: What Works in Acceleration and Investment Readiness

Market Sizing Tool (Español)

WE Finance Code National Champion Spotlight

Case Study: WE Finance Code Policy Development Training

Building for Impact: Resilience and Growth for Women-Led Care Businesses

Women Entrepreneurs Leading the Way to More and Better Jobs for Women

Learning Series: WMSME Gender Data Driving Business Decisions

Lower Non-performing Loans (NPLs) for Women and Women-owned Enterprises

Template for Data Collection: National Level

Template for Data Collection: FSP Level

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