Women in SMEs to benefit from Access Bank/IFC workshop

Access Bank has partnered the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to hold a 2-day financial strengthening workshop for women in SMEs in furtherance of its financial inclusion strategy that seeks to promote economic empowerment.

The capacity building workshop which will be held in Accra from July 15th - 16th, falls under the bank’s “Power Breakfast Series”, which was launched last year to equip and enhance the operational efficiency of SMEs across the country.

Participants for the workshop will undergo training in basic financial modules such as business financing, book keeping and cash flow management among others.

Speaking on the focus of the workshop, the Managing Director of Access Bank, Mr. Dolapo Ogundimu said, “Today’s workshop further underscores our commitment as a Bank that is concerned about the growth of businesses in the SME sector. Research shows that women owned businesses are the most disadvantaged and we want this trend to change. So through our W initiative, we are helping women in SMEs to reposition their businesses for better growth and we believe that a forum such as this is one way to resolve this problem.”

Access Bank officially launched its unique approach to banking women known as the “W” initiative earlier in much this year. “W” seeks to inspire, connect and empower women across the country by offering a bundle of tailor made products, services and opportunities to women, ranging from young professionals, women with family and women in business. The focus on women forms part of the Bank’s “W” Initiative value propositions to give women in business financial literacy to help grow their enterprises.