International Visitor Leadership Program 2014, US Department of State, Educational and Cultural Affairs
“The African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP), launched by the U.S. Department of State in July 2010, assists women entrepreneurs across sub-Saharan Africa. These small and medium business owners are transforming their societies through economic development and social advocacy in their communities. AWEP alumni have created more than 17,000 jobs and established 22 women’s business associations across Sub-Saharan Africa that are transforming societies and spurring economic growth.”
https://eca.state.gov/ivlp/african-womens-entrepreneurship-program