Women Entrepreneurs: Essential Private Sector Inventors in Kenya Emerging Markets

Investing in women entrepreneurs is good for business and essential for Kenya economic growth. Small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are a key driver of economic growth, and women-owned enterprises account for approximately 80% of all SMEs in emerging markets in western Kenya region. Women are the fastest-growing market segment in the Lake region, they start businesses at a higher rate than men. In developing economies like Lake Victoria region, SMEs are increasingly important, as they contribute to nearly half of the labor force.

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Why it is important to strengthen the Systems of community based organizations

Community organizations and networks are uniquely positioned to interact with affected communities, respond quickly to community needs and issues, and engage with affected and vulnerable groups. They offer direct services to communities while also advocating for better programming and policy environments. This allows them to influence the development, reach, implementation, and oversight of public systems and policies, as well as the contribution of a community to health.

Building Grassroots Organizations' Capabilities for Effective Service Delivery

AMREF Health Africa developed the Organizational Development and Systems Strengthening (ODSS) curriculum to address the capacity needs of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in implementing quality interventions to address the social determinants of health among vulnerable and marginalized communities. Women Business Hub Executive Director https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-odongo-ojuang/ has been one of the lead facilitator in the ODSS training in Kenya supported by Amref Health Africa with Funds from Global Fund. https://photos.app.goo.gl/VX9PeqkcFuEMySTi6

Agripreneurship Among Low Income Households & Key Populations

Women Business Hub is working on strategies to assist low income young farmers and Key Populations in marketing their produce at an affordable cost to both consumers and producers.

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