A historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire, a member of the top pan-African financial services group, and the International Finance Corporation to launch the 10,000 Women initiative, which will help Ecobank’s women small and medium-sized enterprises (WSME) clients develop their capabilities, change, and expand their businesses.
The “10,000 Women” is more than just an educational program, according to Paul-Harry Aithnard, Regional Executive UEMOA and Managing Director, Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire. According to him, it is a lever for advancing SMEs run or owned by women and enhancing their chances of success.
“To transform women entrepreneurs into strong Business Managers, partnerships are critical. I welcome this partnership with IFC, which will support our Ellevate customers to build impactful businesses through the Goldman Sachs ’10, 000 women’ initiative. This initiative complements our Ellevate programme, which provides Ivorian women-owned and women-focused businesses with full-service cash management, banking facilities, tailored solutions, and a range of business skills, leadership and growth initiatives”, Harry Aithnard added.
Women worldwide can access the free online business education program offered by the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative. Every facet of business is covered by its hands-on, interactive activities, including marketing, sales, negotiations, and leadership.
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Participants can enroll in any one of the ten courses offered, or any combination of courses, to gain the knowledge and skills necessary for their businesses to endure, grow, and adapt. Additionally, they have access to useful guidance from business professionals on how to establish their niche, execute a pivot strategy, control cash flow, attract new clients, and lead effectively.
The 10,000 Women courses provided are:
● Grow your Business
● Fundamentals of Business Finance
● Fundamentals of Leadership
● Fundamentals of Customers and Competition
● Fundamentals of Financial Planning
● Fundamentals of Sales and Marketing
● Fundamentals of Operations
● Fundamentals of Management
● Fundamentals of Funding
● Fundamentals of Negotiation.
