Experience sharing for startups by successful woman entrepreneurs

Objective: To raise awareness about the benefits and the requirements that must be fulfilled to access finance through the SEED Program. Outcome: Forty two participants of the customized entrepreneurship training workshop were informed about the requirements to access finance through the SEED Program. The session was led by: Yenealem Bezabih and Zerihu Goa. Mr. Ashnafi, Bombe city Commercial Bank of Ethiopia branch manager, clearly informed the trainees on: �The purpose of access to finance under the SEED Program �The requirements that must be fulfilled �The interest rate, mode of repayment, and related issues The trainees raised questions seeking clarity on the overall process of accessing finance. Finally, the session concluded by addressing and clarifying the issues raised.