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With the mission of increasing the number of female entrepreneurs in emerging markets, the Women in Business Challenge created a concrete path for women to gain feedback, coaching, finance, and exposure to investors. Since its creation in 2009, this business plan competition has supported 200 women heading business in emerging countries. What are the benefits of the Women in Business Challenge? What is the impact on participants’ businesses and lives? Find out more from http://www.africabusinesscommunities.com/component/k2/item/2053-3-reasons-why-you-should-apply-to-the-african-women-in-business-challenge Deadline for the complete business plan is 15 April 2012