ADB Launches $1.3M Digital Initiative Empowering Cambodian Women Entrepreneurs

Women leaders across various sectors are making significant strides in banking, business, and entrepreneurship. In banking, notable executives like Ally Bank's Diane Morais and JPMorgan Chase's Jennifer Piepszak are recognized for their leadership in consumer banking and critical business lines, respectively, while others are driving innovation and improving customer experience. In Central Massachusetts, the 2025 Outstanding Women in Business awards highlight women who not only excel professionally but also contribute extensively to their communities through initiatives like expanding child care and environmental protection. Oklahoma's women entrepreneurs are reshaping the state's economy by balancing growth with community dedication and breaking barriers in male-dominated industries. Internationally, in Cambodia, a new $1.3 million Digital Adoption Initiative launched by the Asian Development Bank and Techo Startup Center aims to empower women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in sectors like tourism and food processing by enhancing digital capabilities, with a strong focus on gender responsiveness and rural inclusion. These efforts collectively demonstrate the vital role women play in economic development and community leadership globally.