GRoW Steering Committee
COWE India holds a significant position as a Member of the Steering Committee of GRoW (Gearing of Finance by Women). GRoW is recognised among COWE’s International Organisation Partners, supporting its broader efforts to strengthen global and corporate linkages for women entrepreneurs.
Through its involvement with GRoW, COWE contributes to a wider international ecosystem focused on improving opportunities for women-owned businesses. The partnership complements COWE’s collaborations with organisations such as GIZ, WEConnect, and UNCTAD.
GRoW Partnership Introduction
COWE’s participation in the GRoW Steering Committee reflects its commitment to strengthening the economic position of women entrepreneurs. By engaging with international organisations and networks, COWE seeks to create stronger pathways for women to access markets, finance, corporate opportunities, and decision-making platforms.
This engagement forms part of COWE’s larger vision of building an ecosystem where women entrepreneurs can participate more effectively in national and global economic systems.
Key Highlights
- COWE is a Steering Committee Member of GRoW.
- GRoW stands for Gearing of Finance by Women.
- GRoW is an International Organisation Partner of COWE.
- Supports stronger global and corporate linkages.
- Complements partnerships with GIZ and WEConnect.
- Supports COWE’s wider international networking efforts.
- Advances gender equality and economic independence.
- Promotes greater global market access for women entrepreneurs.
Strategic Alignment & Future Vision
COWE’s involvement with GRoW aligns with its mission to propel women entrepreneurs into economic and political spheres of power. The partnership supports the broader objective of advancing gender equality and women’s economic independence, contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5).
Through such international collaborations, COWE aims to strengthen access to finance, corporate networks, gender-responsive procurement, and global markets. Its participation in GRoW’s Steering Committee further reinforces COWE’s role in shaping and supporting an international ecosystem that enables women-led businesses to achieve greater economic influence and sustainable growth.