Women Entrepreneurs in Eurasia, Africa, Get $100 Million Boost

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Katie Baker on Coca-Cola and IFC’s initiative to get businesswomen in Africa and Eurasia monetary backing.

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Published Mar. 11 2013 8:00AM EDT

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In a promising step toward the economic empowerment of women in emerging markets, the Coca-Cola Co. and International Finance Corp. (IFC) on Monday announced a joint initiative that aims to support female entrepreneurship in Eurasia and Africa.

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The $100 million, three-year project will provide businesswomen within Coca-Cola’s supply chain with access...

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Women Entrepreneurs in Eurasia, Africa, Get $100 Million Boost

Katie Baker on Coca-Cola and IFC’s initiative to get businesswomen in Africa and Eurasia monetary backing.

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