The Governance Dividend: Unlocking Growth for Women Founders in the MENA Region

A structural analysis of the challenges and opportunities shaping women-led tech ventures in MENA, spotlighting how gaps in capital and visibility are reinforced by governance norms and investment pipelines. The report reframes early-stage governance as a strategic lever, i.e., one that strengthens credibility, mitigates founder risk, and unlocks access to capital and influence.

Prepared in collaboration with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa).

Year: 2025

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