{"id":103573,"date":"2025-07-05T00:58:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T21:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/?p=103573"},"modified":"2025-07-05T00:58:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T21:58:40","slug":"wba-plenary-highlights-womens-leadership-and-financial-inclusion-across-brics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bricswomen.com\/am\/2025\/07\/05\/wba-plenary-highlights-womens-leadership-and-financial-inclusion-across-brics\/","title":{"rendered":"WBA \u12a0\u1320\u1243\u120b\u12ed \u12e8\u1234\u1276\u127d \u12a0\u1218\u122b\u122d \u12a5\u1293 \u12e8\u134b\u12ed\u1293\u1295\u1235 \u121b\u12ab\u1270\u1275 \u1260BRICS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rio de Janeiro, July 4, 2025 \u2013 At the heart of the BRICS Business Week, the BRICS Women\u2019s Business Alliance (WBA) held its annual plenary at the Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR), gathering official delegations from all member countries and new partner nations. The session underscored the growing role of women entrepreneurs in shaping inclusive, innovative, and sustainable economic development within the BRICS framework.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Led by Monica Monteiro, Global Chair of the WBA, the plenary featured a full agenda of institutional updates, policy recommendations, and partnership building. Representatives from Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, India, Egypt, Iran, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates came together to present national progress and align shared priorities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From Recommendations to Action<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The plenary marked a shift from diagnosis to implementation. The WBA officially presented its 2025 recommendations, highlighting key focus areas such as access to finance, internationalization of women-led enterprises, skills development, and innovation. These proposals are intended to influence the broader BRICS policy agenda and create real pathways for economic empowerment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A key milestone of the session was the launch of a joint report on credit access for women entrepreneurs in BRICS countries. Developed with support from Sebrae and other national partners, the report maps regulatory, cultural, and institutional barriers and proposes solutions ranging from tailored credit lines to financial literacy and gender-responsive banking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Signing Commitments and Building the Future<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the session, the WBA also hosted the signing of its annual reports, documenting the year\u2019s progress across working groups focused on areas like the creative economy, healthcare, tourism, and inclusive innovation. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the BRICS Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry and the Brazilian chapter of the WBA, reinforcing long-term cooperation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking ahead, the session \u201cWBA 2026: The Road to India\u201d laid the groundwork for continuity under the next BRICS presidency. The Indian delegation, alongside the current leadership, reaffirmed commitments to scaling joint initiatives, especially in the areas of digital entrepreneurship, trade facilitation, and green economy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Unified Voice<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throughout the plenary, each country\u2019s representative brought a unique perspective to the table:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Russia: Focused on digital platforms and innovation ecosystems<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">China: Emphasized connectivity and financial inclusion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">India: Stressed cross-border collaboration and women-led startups<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">South Africa: Advocated for inclusive finance and education<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Egypt, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia: Shared their efforts in integrating women in national economic strategies and regional networks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In her closing remarks, Monteiro called on governments and business communities across the BRICS and beyond to recognize women entrepreneurs as \u201cbuilders of bridges and engines of transformation.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The plenary concluded with a collective reaffirmation: that gender equality is not only a human right but a strategic imperative for the BRICS development agenda.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Institutional Coordination and Support<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2025, both the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BRICS Business Council<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BRICS Women\u2019s Business Alliance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">coordinated by the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The Business Forum is sponsored by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">XCMG, DP World, Keeta, WEG, Embraer, Vale, Febraban, Mebo International, Marfrig\/BRF,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and the national industry system entities <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SENAI, SESI,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">IEL<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Institutional support is provided by the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">National Council of SESI<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Brazilian Cooperative Organization (OCB)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Natura<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sebrae<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ApexBrasil<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Federation of Industries of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Firjan).<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This Saturday, <strong>July 5<\/strong>, the BRICS Business Forum takes place, with the participation of Heads of State \u2014 <strong>including Brazilian President Luiz In\u00e1cio Lula da Silva<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check out the photo album to see highlights from the BRICS Business Council meetings and the 2025 plenary.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span 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