• Sustainable Development Goal :8 - Decent Work and. Economic Growth
• Gender Equality Marker :Gender Responsive (GE2)
• Testing Country :Kenya
• Testing Period :12 months
• Amount :$198,692

This innovation tested a solution to enhance women’s socio-economic empowerment and increase livelihood opportunities for refugees in Nairobi, Kenya. It did so by integrating digital entrepreneurship components in skills development courses and using online e-commerce marketplaces to showcase talents in creative arts (dance, music, theatre, art, photography etc.). A group of female entrepreneurs has established online businesses using digital tools, strategies, and practices and has created peer-to-peer business relationships with female artisans in their communities.