Transforming the rural economy: icons of ingenuity

Accion’s CEO Michael Schlein in conversation with two remarkable leaders changing the face of rural economies: Chetna Sinha and Manu Chopra. Chetna Sinha’s Mann Deshi Foundation and Mann Deshi Bank have empowered countless women entrepreneurs in India, while Manu Chopra is bringing AI to the forefront of India’s social impact efforts. Michael Schlein will also share insights from Accion’s global work to connect microentrepreneurs, women, and smallholder farmers with digital financial solutions in this discussion on the challenges and triumphs of small business innovation at the grassroots level.