DRC: 600 new women supported in the second phase of the 'Pour Elles' project by Expertise France

Expertise France has launched a second phase of the 'Pour Elles' project, supporting 600 new entrepreneurs after a first phase that benefited 654 women. The project, funded by the French Development Agency, aims to enhance women's participation in the economy by improving their access to skills, funding, and professional networks. Discussions also addressed structural barriers to female entrepreneurship in the DRC, including social norms and family responsibilities.