What are the opportunities and challenges for women entrepreneurs in emerging markets?

Women entrepreneurs in emerging markets are experiencing increasing opportunities, as noted by Raghuram Rajan who mentions successful female business owners in India, including a prominent biotech entrepreneur. However, significant challenges remain, including limited access to capital, insufficient infrastructure, and lack of peer support communities. David Wessel highlights how microfinance initiatives, pioneered by Muhammad Yunus, have been instrumental in empowering poor women by helping them gain financial independence and business skills. Despite these positive developments, certain regions like Saudi Arabia continue to restrict women's participation, demonstrating how some countries deny themselves economic growth by limiting women's entrepreneurial potential.