Catalyzing Growth in the Women-Run Small and Medium Enterprises Sector (SMEs): Evaluating the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Initiative

Abstract

This document presents ICRWs initial (qualitative) evaluation of the Goldman Sachs "10,000 Women" initiative in India to identify early results of the program on women entrepreneurs' business skills, practices and growth. Launched in 2008, the initiative?aims to provide 10,000 women who run small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with high-quality business and management skills training