In this context, one of its goals is to help lift 100 million people out of multidimensional poverty by 2025, addressing not only income but also health, education, and living standards. To that end, it is essential to overcome systemic barriers and transform structures to achieve gender equality. This includes supporting the sustainable growth of smaller companies, especially those led by women entrepreneurs. Women’s entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in creating economic resilience, empowerment, inclusion, and financial independence for vulnerable groups in society, including youth, women, and informal workers. 

We hope that this publication will enhance understanding of the Brazilian context and provide inputs for the design of effective public policies aimed at overcoming barriers to the creation, growth, and development of women-led businesses. We believe that it is another contribution towards realising the full potential of female entrepreneurship to expand and enhance opportunities, choice, and quality of life for women and girls in all aspects of their lives.