Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Lesotho: Leveraging Technology and Generative AI for Inclusive Economic Transformation

Women entrepreneurs are vital to Lesotho’s economic growth, comprising a significant portion of the workforce in informal and small-scale trade. Despite their contributions, systemic challenges persist, including limited financial access, safety risks, and constrained market opportunities. This policy brief presents actionable strategies for leveraging technology, with a focus on generative AI, to enable women entrepreneurs to overcome these barriers and innovate their business models. A collaborative effort among government, financial institutions, and the private sector is critical for creating a supportive ecosystem for women-led enterprises.