Stories, playbooks, research briefs and reflections from CWEN’s members, staff and partners — written for women entrepreneurs in Uganda and beyond.
Welcome to the Community Women Enterprise Network. Here is why connection is the currency of business growth — and how to build a network that actually compounds over time.
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Research
In Uganda, women have entered the world of business from diverse backgrounds. Here is what the map looks like — and why it matters for policy.
Advocacy
During a pandemic, a lot changes for small business owners. Here is what we have learned — and what must change before the next shock.
Programs
From packaging compliance to buyer pitches — a working playbook for women food producers preparing for supermarket shelves.
Business
A short, honest look at why many women-led businesses are under-priced — and a simple framework to fix it.
Events
Takeaways from an afternoon of keynote, member showcases, and match-making that closed more deals than we had planned for.
Programs
The case for the Youth Bootcamp — data, stories, and what the next ten years need to look like.
Business
Branding beyond the logo: the signals retailers actually look for when they decide whether to give a new supplier a slot.
Research
A field study of 120 informal women traders — what they face, what they earn, and the three policy levers that would change the most.
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