This case study highlights dfcu Group's Women in Business Program, which looks at extending lending to women entrepreneurs, supported by a $6 million credit line from IFC, of which at least $2 million is dedicated to the women's program.
Ugandan women own about 39 percent of businesses with registered premises, yet they receive only nine percent of commercial credit. These numbers reveal a familiar story about women's lack of access to finance. They also point to a compelling opportunity for Ugandan banks: to expand their SME lending portfolios while becoming innovative leaders in critical private sector development. This case study highlights dfcu Group's Women in Business Program, which looks at extending lending to women entrepreneurs, supported by a $6 million credit line from IFC, of which at least $2 million is dedicated to the women's program
