In 2024, UNDP conducted a series of studies to unpack the barriers faced by women-owned MSMEs in accessing finance in Sri Lanka. These studies were supported by technical experts under the Promoting Economic Justice for Women project, implemented by Chrysalis and funded by Co-Impact. These studies included: (1) a policy mapping of national action plans and strategies that affect women’s entrepreneurship; (2) a financial sector review assessing the gender responsiveness of MSME lending portfolios, products, and services across key financial institutions; and (3) an analysis to evaluate the extent to which the national budget supports women-owned MSMEs. Together, these studies provide a picture of the systemic and institutional constraints that hinder women’s access to finance and the levers that can be used to address them. The key findings from this research help clarify not only what is missing but also what is possible for stakeholders to work towards to achieve.