Elevating the knowledge agenda for women entrepreneurs to boost jobs, growth, and access to finance Felicia Siegrist February 12, 2026 This page in: English

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/investinpeople/elevating-the-knowledge-agenda-for-women-entrepreneurs-to-boost- Women entrepreneurs represent a powerful yet largely untapped source of job creation and economic growth. Removing barriers faced by women entrepreneurs would significantly boost economic growth, as women-led businesses can play a central role in creating more jobs for women.