Supporting Female Entrepreneurs During a Pandemic

This research implements a field experiment in Ghana to identify potential policies that can support the growth of female-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs). We investigate the effects of an exogenous expansion of female professional networks and increased access to legal support on the performance and resilience of female-owned businesses.

RFP Cycle:
RFP 2
Location:
Ghana
Researchers:
  • Francesca Truffa
  • Ashley Wong
  • Edward Asiedu
  • Monica Lambon-Quayefio
Type:
  • Pilot project