Is entrepreneurship a viable option for economic autonomy?

Explore the vital role of financial independence for refugees and the obstacles they face in accessing capital for business ventures. Delve into insights from a UK bank, a social enterprise, and a refugee entrepreneur on overcoming these barriers to foster self-determination.

Financial independence is a necessary and urgent condition for people who have been forcibly displaced, enabling them to rebuild their lives and gain control over their own destinies. For people with refugee status, pursuing self-employment by establishing an enterprise can be a viable path to self-determination. However, crucially, access to capital, the lifeblood of any business, is often heavily restricted for refugees. We will explore various perspectives on this challenge, including a UK bank, a social enterprise and an entrepreneur with refugee status. The conversation will explore how access to finance impacts aspiring entrepreneurs and how barriers to access might be overcome.

Moderator

Dr Michelle Richey, Senior Lecturer in Technology and Entrepreneurship, Loughborough Business School

Panellists

Sharniya Ferdinand, Enterprise Community Strategy Director, NatWest
Charlie Fraser, Founder, TERN
Laila Majeed, Founder, Gilguzi

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Refugee Summit: Is Entrepreneurship viable for Economic Autonomy?

Refugee Summit: Is Entrepreneurship viable for Economic Autonomy?

Explore the vital role of financial independence for refugees and the obstacles they face in accessing capital for business ventures. Delve into insights from a UK bank, a social enterprise, and a refugee entrepreneur on overcoming these barriers to foster self-determination.

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