Skip to main content

Profiles

Rizqi Ashfina headshot.

Rizqi Ashfina

Social Systems Researcher

Pulse Lab Jakarta

Rizqi Ashfina works as a social systems researcher at UN Global Pulse through Pulse Lab Jakarta. In her current role, she focuses on unearthing qualitative data to ground truth insights from big data analytics by employing a wide range of qualitative methodologies. Working on the intersection between people, technology, and public policy, her research spreads across different thematic domains, including digital transformation, inclusive digitalization, and women’s economic empowerment.

Women entrepreneurs are essential contributors to economic and social transformation, especially in the impact sector, or the businesses that focus beyond generating profit and also contribute to improving social and environmental impact. Illustration credit: Lia Purnamasari/Pulse Lab Jakarta. , Women impact entrepreneurs are just as growth-oriented and risk-taking as men. Illustration credit:  Lia Purnamasari/Pulse Lab Jakarta.
Article

Indonesia's Women Impact Entrepreneurs: Her Barriers Are More Systemic Than You Think

Women entrepreneurs face challenges in growing their businesses, including limited access to capital, advice, training opportunities, and support networks.
An illustration depicting women entrepreneurs' use of digital tools. , An illustration depicting how digital platforms link service providers with their customers. , An illustration showing the reasons for setting up businesses. , An infographic listing the recommendations of the article.
Article

How Is Digitalization Helping Women-owned Micro and Small Businesses Cope During the Pandemic?

Digitalization alone is not enough to help women-owned small businesses in Indonesia survive disruptions like COVID-19.