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Initiative to boost soft skills for East African women entrepreneurs launced

Women entrepreneurs are at the heart of East Africa's economic growth and innovation, yet many face persistent challenges that limit their competitiveness.

To help close this gap, the Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP II) has launched a new initiative to strenthen market-related soft skills for women entrepreneurs in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzanian and Uganda. MARKUP II is a regional programme designed to drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the East African Community (EAC)