In this episode of The Digital Download podcast we sit down with Donna Rosa to discuss the unique challenges entrepreneurs in developing countries face and how they can overcome them to succeed. With over two decades of experience in international business and humanitarian assistance, Donna shares her unique insights on supporting these entrepreneurs.

 

The episode addresses topics like microfinance and its controversial aspects, the role of organizations like the Mastercard Foundation in providing comprehensive support, and the creative approaches entrepreneurs in developing countries must adopt due to constrained resources. Donna also shares how cultural differences and varying government support play critical roles in these environments.

 

Highlights -

09:22 Infrastructure differences and productivity in developing countries

17:43 Small business owners are entrepreneurs

22:54 Lack of support for entrepreneurs inhibits investment

35:35 Teach basic business concepts in the context of the entrepreneur’s own venture

47:55 The additional financial and household constraints women face

 

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