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Female entrepreneurs in informal sector fly solo: Story in five graphs

Women-owned informal enterprises, primarily in tobacco and apparel, predominantly operate as own-account businesses. Only a small fraction are hired worker establishments (HWEs), which are crucial for job creation. These female-owned HWEs significantly contribute to employment, with a large majority hiring at least one female worker.

25 May 2026 12:37 am