The costs of establishing a commercial kitchen and obtaining a licence to operate would be prohibitive for most w'omen. Successful in their efforts, the federation now develops and leads a network of women’s business incubators under the “Pionnieres” brand, supporting companies which offer innovative personal and corporate services. Women Business Incubation (WBI) as a Gateway to Economic Development: Findings from an infoDev World Bank Study on WBI”, Powerpoint slides.