Visa Launches "She's Next" Digital Community for Women Entrepreneurs in Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Visa, a recognised pioneer in digital payments, and Emerging Europe, a reputable platform for business and community development in the area, have collaborated to launch the "She's Next" digital community platform. This programme aims to support female entrepreneurs from the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Eastern and South Eastern Europe.

The "She's Next" platform's main objective is to bring together female entrepreneurs from different nations and give them chances for networking, experience exchange, and global company expansion. An official from Visa's Baku office stated that this project aims to build a community of ambitious and like-minded women in addition to empowering women.

Vera Platonova, Senior Vice President and Regional Director of Visa in 17 nations, emphasised the fruitful relationships formed during earlier "She's Next" programmes, when participants from many nations found common ground quickly based on shared interests and beliefs.

A poll that Visa did in 2022 in collaboration with Emerging Europe further emphasises the significance of this platform. Business owners from Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus participated in the study, and an amazing 85% of them said they were willing to join a global network of entrepreneurs.

Women entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan and the rest of the region will find the "She's Next" digital community platform to be a useful tool for exchanging best practises, learning from one another, and fostering leadership development.

The beginning of this programme is a big step towards empowering female entrepreneurs in the target areas and building a network that will help them in their entrepreneurial endeavours. It demonstrates Visa's dedication to fostering female cooperation and economic prospects in Eastern and South Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.