Female entrepreneurship: Gender equality in the start-up space in the Pacific Islands

In the Pacific Islands women are pursuing entrepreneurship more than ever, however, statistics show that gender equality in the startup space is still far from balanced.

Women face significant discrimination, compounded by traditional value systems that create barriers to carry out simple things like gain access to startup finance, purchase land and open bank accounts.

yher Pacific is an accelerator programme designed by women specifically for Pacific-based female social impact entrepreneurs.  In this podcast, we talk to Audrey Jean-Baptiste, Regional Director for yher Pacific, about what yher Pacific does and how the initiative is helping to achieve gender equality in the start-up space.

yher Pacific is also a BLP partner and is working with us to connect aspiring female entrepreneurs in the Pacific Islands with BLP’s services.

Credits:

Hosted by: Emma Crawford-Falekaono

Recorded, mixed & edited by Dave Rhodes Productions

Music credit: Alex Khaskin via SoundVault