Anine Mariam Ouattara is a 24-year-old fashion designer who lives and works in the Ivory Coast. She recently spoke with BBC News about her struggles as a young business owner working in an emerging economy.
Ouattara who works with her brother, an expert tailor, revealed that crowdfunding accounted for approximately 40% of her start-up costs. She also spoke of her struggles to obtain a loan.
Struggles of a budding Ivorian designer – BBC News