The business landscape is changing. COVID-19 pandemic aside, perspectives toward โtraditionalโ ways of doing business are changing. Whatโs more, thereโs evidence to suggest that ladies are playing an outsized role in shaping this way forward for the business.
In this situation, Meta, once known as Facebook, is now extending its #SheMeansBusiness agenda to Bangladesh to provide women entrepreneurs with the skills, connections, and technology needed to build and grow their businesses online.
This program was launched in partnership with the ICT Divisionโs Aspire to Innovate (a2i) program, the Bangladesh Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI), and LightCastle Partners.
Selima Ahmad MP, President, and founding father of BWCCI said, โSuccessful women entrepreneurs contribute to their familiesโ well-being and therefore the countryโs economy. We are excited to figure out with Meta to empower more women in both urban and rural areas with skills and resources in order that they can lead by example.โ
Beth Ann Lim, director of Policy Programs and Government Outreach for the Asia Pacific and Global Head of # SheMeansBusiness at Meta, said, โEvery day, we see women entrepreneurs crushing odds and coming online to build their businesses. This not only changes their lives and communities but also has an overwhelmingly favorable impact on the economy.โ
โWe are excited to bring our # SheMeansBusiness program to Bangladesh as a part of Metaโs commitment to support women-owned businesses and help propel the country towards a more equal, inclusive, and digital future.โ
#SheMeansBusiness is now active in 38 countries around the world. Meta and its network of partners have trained quite a million women globally.
