Gender Links, City of Masvingo & Masvingo Flora Hold LED Backstopping Workshop

Gender Links, in partnership with the City of Masvingo and Masvingo Flora, is currently holding a two-day Local Economic Development (LED) Backstopping Workshop aimed at building resilient enterprises within the city.

The Swedish Embassy through Gender links is funding the Masvingo Flora project in Masvingo which is women-led promoting poverty alleviation by empowering 50%women, 30% youth and 20% men.

The two-day workshop is focusing on empowering entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to strengthen their governance structures, improve financial systems, and ensure long-term sustainability.

Participants, mainly women-led cooperatives were equipped with knowledge on enterprise resilience, leadership, compliance, business continuity, and accountability.

City officials commended the initiative, highlighting the importance of structured economic entities in contributing to local development, employment creation, and poverty reduction.

Gender Links reiterated their commitment to supporting inclusive growth and empowering communities through strategic partnerships.

The workshop is part of an ongoing program to support informal businesses in formalising operations and enhancing their contribution to the city’s economic development agenda.

The District Development Coordinator graced the workshop in support of local economic development in Masvingo