A new report by the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women sought the experiences of more than 1,100 women entrepreneurs across 81 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in late 2023–and it tells a fascinating story. Challenges faced by women entrepreneurs are further amplified in LMICs, where limited access to education and financial services, and gaps in legal protections create additional hurdles. But a crucial area of focus of this research is access to technology, which could drive women entrepreneurs’ progress faster and more intuitively than ever before.

A new report by the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women sought the experiences of more than 1,100 women entrepreneurs across 81 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in late 2023–and it tells a fascinating story. Challenges faced by women entrepreneurs are further amplified in LMICs, where limited access to education and financial services, and gaps in legal protections create additional hurdles. But a crucial area of focus of this research is access to technology, which could drive women entrepreneurs’ progress faster and more intuitively than ever before.