Wmsme Customer Research in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Drc)

• Country: DR Congo
• Summary: Wmsme Customer Research in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Drc)
• CDT Ref No: 120743269
• Deadline: 24 Jun 2025
• Financier: World Bank (WB)
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
• Tender Value: Refer Document
• Notice Type: Tender
• Document Ref. No.: 0002016827
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• Terms of Reference(ToR)For a researchconsulting firm to undertake market studyWMSME CustomerResearch in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)1. BACKGROUNDFinancingwomen is critical to accelerating sustainable private sector growth. Women, andespecially women entrepreneurs, face barriers in accessing capital and otherfinancial services and are under-served at all levels of the financial system.While Women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (WMSMEs) represent aboutone-third of all MSME businesses in developing countries, they face anestimated financing gap of US$1.9 trillion (SME Finance Forum). Closing thegender employment gap could raise long-term GDP per capita by nearly 20 percenton average across countries (World Bank Group, 2023). Companiesacross sectors are increasingly recognizing that women form a valuable, large,and growing market that presents significant economic opportunities. Companiesrealize that they can expand market coverage, enhance productivity, and boostprofits by engaging women as business leaders, employees, entrepreneurs,customers, and community stakeholders.Enhancinggender equality and women-s economic contribution can boost companies-competitiveness, fortify supply chains, improve human capital, and help buildan enabling business environment - Companies with gender balanced teams havegenerated higher returns on equity than those without.Inaddition, women are essential to forging a more sustainable and resilientfuture. This includes creating and adopting climate change solutions on farms,in businesses, and at home, and preserving natural assets. (World Bank Group,Gender Strategy, 2024 - 2030). Integrating more women into businessoperations can increase companies- profitability and environmentalsustainability. Research has correlated higher net profit margins and lower CO2emissions for firms with more women in decision-making roles (World Bank Group,2023)Similartrends are being seen in Africa, where women have the highest rate ofentre...
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 Tender Notice

ToR_Women-Led-MSME-Research_v0.docx

Appendix-A_WBG-and-IFC-Definition-of-MSME_v0.docx

Appendix-B_Complementary-Survey-Questions_v0.docx

Appendix-A_WBG-and-IFC-Definition-of-MSME_v0.docx