This keynote speech discusses women entrepreneurship in Bangladesh. It provides background on women comprising half the population and outlines constitutional obligations for women's participation. Statistics are presented on female population and workforce participation. Challenges for women entrepreneurs are explored, including social barriers, lack of capital/training, work-family balance issues, and supply-side constraints from financial institutions. Factors for success include education, hard work, and perseverance. The government has undertaken initiatives like a women's ministry and policy to promote advancement.
Prospects of women Entrepreneurs in greater Barisal.Mannun Islam
Prospects of women Entrepreneurs in greater Bangladesh.Find of all, I would like to convey my sincere thanks to Allah because he has given me the opportunity to complete my term paper of course, I acknowledge the support and assistance given by a number of people. I am grateful to many individuals for the completion of the term paper successfully.
This document discusses women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. It provides statistics showing that women are entering entrepreneurship for reasons such as additional income and independence. The most common types of businesses started by women include handicrafts, beauty parlors, boutiques, and clothing businesses. However, women entrepreneurs face challenges such as lack of access to financing, competition from men, and lack of skills. To address these issues, the document recommends providing women entrepreneurs with more education, training, family support, access to financial resources, and assistance from support organizations in Bangladesh.
challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurship in indiasuresh kumar
This document discusses challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurship in India under globalization. It notes that while women make up half the population, they own only 1% of property worldwide. With more education, women's roles are changing and many are interested in self-employment. The document categorizes women entrepreneurs in India and outlines obstacles they face including access to financing and technology as well as lack of management skills and confidence. It argues for developing women entrepreneurs through targeted training programs, encouraging participation in decision-making, and extending leadership skills development.
This document discusses women entrepreneurship in India. It defines women entrepreneurship as a woman initiating and independently managing a business by undertaking risks, challenges, and providing employment. Five functions of women entrepreneurs are outlined, including exploring new business prospects and coordinating administration. Several organizations that promote women entrepreneurship in India are listed. Problems faced by women entrepreneurs are then examined, such as lack of property for collateral, role conflicts, and traditional mindsets. Remedial measures to support women entrepreneurship are proposed, like providing training, assistance with financing and marketing, and encouraging family support. Leading examples of successful women entrepreneurs in India are provided at the end.
Challenges Faced By Women Entrepreneurs In IndiaLatha setna
In the current business world, women entrepreneurs are playing a vital role and they have become important part of the economic development and social progress. Development Compared to other countries the development of women entrepreneurship is very low in India. The educated women have to go a long way to achieve equal rights and position because traditions are deep rooted in Indian society where the sociological set up has been a male dominated one. Despite all the social hurdles, Indian women entrepreneurs stand tall from the rest of the crowd and are applauded for their achievements in their respective field. This paper focuses on women entrepreneurs, reasons women become entrepreneurs, the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and suggestions for the growth of women entrepreneurs.
This document discusses women entrepreneurship in India. It provides an overview of the increasing number of women-owned businesses in India and various other countries. It also discusses some of the key reasons for women entering business ventures, including skills, knowledge, adaptability, and personal and economic independence. However, Indian women entrepreneurs still face several constraints such as lack of confidence, socio-cultural barriers, market risks, lack of motivation, knowledge in business administration, and lack of awareness about financial assistance. The document concludes by emphasizing the need to encourage more educated women in managing their own businesses and utilizing their talents.
Entrepreneurship and women empowerment-PPT about successful women EntrepreneursKaruppan Gnanasambandan
This document discusses women empowerment through entrepreneurship in India. It provides definitions of empowerment from dictionaries and Wikipedia. It discusses the status of women in India historically and currently, including their roles in society, participation in independence movements, and current levels of literacy, work participation, and representation in government. Key figures who advocated for women's rights and empowerment are mentioned. The document outlines components of women's empowerment and examines current government programs and initiatives as well as success stories of individual women entrepreneurs in India who have started successful businesses. Areas for further action and empowerment are suggested.
the women are creating a new world where they can say that yes we are the one who also start there business and become a successful entrepreneur or start up..
Prospects of women Entrepreneurs in greater Barisal.Mannun Islam
Prospects of women Entrepreneurs in greater Bangladesh.Find of all, I would like to convey my sincere thanks to Allah because he has given me the opportunity to complete my term paper of course, I acknowledge the support and assistance given by a number of people. I am grateful to many individuals for the completion of the term paper successfully.
This document discusses women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. It provides statistics showing that women are entering entrepreneurship for reasons such as additional income and independence. The most common types of businesses started by women include handicrafts, beauty parlors, boutiques, and clothing businesses. However, women entrepreneurs face challenges such as lack of access to financing, competition from men, and lack of skills. To address these issues, the document recommends providing women entrepreneurs with more education, training, family support, access to financial resources, and assistance from support organizations in Bangladesh.
challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurship in indiasuresh kumar
This document discusses challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurship in India under globalization. It notes that while women make up half the population, they own only 1% of property worldwide. With more education, women's roles are changing and many are interested in self-employment. The document categorizes women entrepreneurs in India and outlines obstacles they face including access to financing and technology as well as lack of management skills and confidence. It argues for developing women entrepreneurs through targeted training programs, encouraging participation in decision-making, and extending leadership skills development.
This document discusses women entrepreneurship in India. It defines women entrepreneurship as a woman initiating and independently managing a business by undertaking risks, challenges, and providing employment. Five functions of women entrepreneurs are outlined, including exploring new business prospects and coordinating administration. Several organizations that promote women entrepreneurship in India are listed. Problems faced by women entrepreneurs are then examined, such as lack of property for collateral, role conflicts, and traditional mindsets. Remedial measures to support women entrepreneurship are proposed, like providing training, assistance with financing and marketing, and encouraging family support. Leading examples of successful women entrepreneurs in India are provided at the end.
Challenges Faced By Women Entrepreneurs In IndiaLatha setna
In the current business world, women entrepreneurs are playing a vital role and they have become important part of the economic development and social progress. Development Compared to other countries the development of women entrepreneurship is very low in India. The educated women have to go a long way to achieve equal rights and position because traditions are deep rooted in Indian society where the sociological set up has been a male dominated one. Despite all the social hurdles, Indian women entrepreneurs stand tall from the rest of the crowd and are applauded for their achievements in their respective field. This paper focuses on women entrepreneurs, reasons women become entrepreneurs, the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and suggestions for the growth of women entrepreneurs.
This document discusses women entrepreneurship in India. It provides an overview of the increasing number of women-owned businesses in India and various other countries. It also discusses some of the key reasons for women entering business ventures, including skills, knowledge, adaptability, and personal and economic independence. However, Indian women entrepreneurs still face several constraints such as lack of confidence, socio-cultural barriers, market risks, lack of motivation, knowledge in business administration, and lack of awareness about financial assistance. The document concludes by emphasizing the need to encourage more educated women in managing their own businesses and utilizing their talents.
Entrepreneurship and women empowerment-PPT about successful women EntrepreneursKaruppan Gnanasambandan
This document discusses women empowerment through entrepreneurship in India. It provides definitions of empowerment from dictionaries and Wikipedia. It discusses the status of women in India historically and currently, including their roles in society, participation in independence movements, and current levels of literacy, work participation, and representation in government. Key figures who advocated for women's rights and empowerment are mentioned. The document outlines components of women's empowerment and examines current government programs and initiatives as well as success stories of individual women entrepreneurs in India who have started successful businesses. Areas for further action and empowerment are suggested.
the women are creating a new world where they can say that yes we are the one who also start there business and become a successful entrepreneur or start up..
The document discusses women entrepreneurship in India. It defines women entrepreneurs and their characteristics, including being imaginative, hard working, and able to take risks. It outlines the importance of promoting women entrepreneurs for economic and social development. Common reasons women become entrepreneurs include a desire for independence, confidence, and freedom. The document also discusses challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in India as well as government and private support programs available.
Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Ltd. is one of Sri Lanka's largest biscuit manufacturers. The company was founded in 1954 and now has over 150 distributors and 260 sales representatives. [1] Maliban's strategic purpose is to become the market leader in all biscuit categories by improving distribution to over 95% of the country and introducing innovative products. [2] Their vision is to be the most successful and respected biscuit company in Sri Lanka. [3] A SWOT analysis identified political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors that impact Maliban, such as consumer attitudes, labor costs, environmental regulations, and intellectual property laws.
This document provides an introduction and literature review on women entrepreneurship and the role of NGOs in promoting it. It discusses how NGOs like COWE provide various supports to women entrepreneurs, including financial assistance, training, and emotional support. The document outlines the research problem, significance, objectives, methodology, and scope of the study, which is to analyze COWE's role in encouraging women entrepreneurship in Hyderabad and addressing the unique challenges women face in starting businesses. Key motivations for women becoming entrepreneurs mentioned include earning money, power and self-achievement, continuing a family occupation, social status, and independence.
TRADE WINDS OF CHANGE - WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ON THE RISE IN SOUTH ASIA
Background country study – Pakistan
Fayyaz Yaseen and Vaqar Ahmed, Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
Bangladesh is a developing country half of the total population is women whose socio-economic condition is very low. Struggle for modernity, tradition, men-women equality, social dignity, security and for multilateral pressure the position of women in the family is very complex. Here men and women do not participate in social development is not equal. Many indoor and out door activities of women are not treated as work. The devaluation of women labor in labor market also hinders women right. But in market economy women of Bangladesh are always facing new challenges. Though women work in educational institution, medical, factories, police, even in the uneven areas, women are neglected, tortured and persecuted.
The document defines women entrepreneurs as women who initiate, organize, and operate business enterprises. It discusses the qualities of women entrepreneurs, factors affecting them, categories of women entrepreneurs in India, and examples of successful women entrepreneurs. It also covers problems faced by women entrepreneurs such as dual roles, lack of access to technology and training, and financial issues. Suggestions for growth include changes in attitudes, increasing mobility and training, and developing professional and marketing skills.
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) of Bangladeshestiaqur
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs; sometimes also small and medium enterprises) or small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are businesses whose personnel numbers fall below certain limits. SMEs are also said to be responsible for driving innovation and competition in many economic sectors.
In Bangladesh, SMEs including micro enterprises comprise over 99 per cent of all industrial units, contributing over 85 per cent of industrial employment. 81 thousand SMEs all together constitute more than 93 per cent of the total 10+ units. Again, focusing on the 10+ units, small units contribute to 35 per cent of the employment, followed by medium and large units comprising 8.8 and 56.0 per cent respectively. In other words, SMEs employ 1.3 million people, constituting 44 percent of employment generated by 10+ units.
The document discusses the need for women's empowerment in India. It outlines several problems faced by women historically and currently, including gender discrimination, lack of education, female infanticide, dowry, child marriage, and atrocities such as rape and violence against women. It argues that empowering women is important given that women make up half the population but receive only a small portion of income and own very little property. Several initiatives are mentioned to promote women's empowerment, including self-help groups, government programs, microfinance, and self-employment opportunities. The document advocates a "6S model" by the Indian government focusing on education, health, self-reliance, justice, sensitivity and equality to empower women.
The document discusses women entrepreneurship. It notes that entrepreneurship provides flexibility that women need, and that women have skills like financial management that make them well-suited for entrepreneurship. However, women entrepreneurs face challenges including lack of access to financing, marketing difficulties, and balancing family responsibilities. The government has implemented various programs to support women entrepreneurs through training, funding, and assistance accessing resources. Overall, the document analyzes the qualities and challenges of women entrepreneurs in India as well as suggestions and government programs that aim to promote women's participation in entrepreneurship.
The whole data are collected from a report of SME Development in Bangladesh By East West University Bangaladesh.Some of data is deducted for present my slide easily. If you need any kind of information about SME Development in Bangladesh please search on internet get the actual data......thank u very much......assalamuwalikum owa rohmatullahi oba-rakatuh.......allah hafez
This document provides an overview of women entrepreneurs in India. It defines women entrepreneurs and outlines their key qualities like ambition and hard work. It discusses the functions of women entrepreneurs in planning, organizing, innovating, and decision making. It also examines the general and specific problems faced by women entrepreneurs, as well as government programs and remedies to support them. Statistics are presented on the growth of women-owned businesses in India over time and by state. Several famous successful Indian women entrepreneurs are profiled. In conclusion, it notes that while Indian society has traditionally been male-dominated, the government is taking initiatives to promote greater women's participation in entrepreneurship.
The document discusses the importance of empowering women to participate fully in the economy. It states that empowering women is essential to building stronger economies, achieving development goals, and improving quality of life. It then outlines some key issues that prevent women's empowerment in India, such as lack of education, poverty, health and safety concerns, and professional and household inequalities. The document argues that empowering women could boost economic growth by utilizing the full potential of the workforce and increasing efficiency. It also lists several Indian government schemes aimed at promoting women's empowerment.
This document discusses problems faced by working women in Bangladesh. It begins by outlining common problems like job security, health issues, and work-life balance. It then describes a survey of 15 working women across Dhaka that aimed to understand their challenges. The findings show most women work to support their families, are aged 27-40, and face barriers like sexual harassment, health issues, and balancing work and childcare responsibilities. The conclusion calls for increasing job opportunities for women, treating women equally, addressing health concerns, and encouraging family support to empower working women.
The document discusses women entrepreneurship in India. It notes that women entrepreneurship development is low in India, especially in rural areas, though progress is greater in urban upper-class families. It outlines the status of women entrepreneurs in India and problems they face in the competitive business environment. Key challenges for women entrepreneurs include lack of access to financial capital due to social norms and collateral requirements, balancing family responsibilities, and overcoming discriminatory attitudes from financial institutions. The document provides an overview of government support programs and policies aimed at promoting women's economic participation and entrepreneurship in India.
The document discusses women's empowerment in India. It defines empowerment and outlines how it relates to political, social, economic, and educational development. It notes national laws and policies aimed at empowerment, including constitutional provisions, reservation policies, and education acts. However, it highlights ongoing issues like gender gaps in economic participation, health, and political leadership. It concludes that empowerment is a long-term process that requires changes to social attitudes and institutions, as well as stronger implementation of existing policies and programs.
MICRO-FINANCE AND ITS ROLE IN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT Dr. Gopala Y M
This document summarizes a presentation on microfinance and its role in women's empowerment. The presentation covered:
1. The objectives of understanding microfinance concepts and its role in empowering women as well as reviewing related research studies.
2. The history and evolution of microfinance including pioneers like Muhammad Yunus and models like Grameen Bank and self-help groups.
3. Research on how microfinance contributes to women's economic, social, educational and political empowerment through increased incomes, decision making power, and participation in local government.
Women empowerment of business in bangladesh power point presentationhanif124
The document is a presentation from a Bangladeshi university student about women empowerment of business in Bangladesh. It discusses the need for empowering women through access to education, employment, and their rights. It also provides data showing that microcredit non-governmental organizations have helped increase women's involvement in business activities and employment.
This document defines and classifies small and medium enterprises in India based on investment levels. Small enterprises are defined as those with plant and machinery investment over Rs. 25 lakhs but not exceeding Rs. 5 crores, or equipment investment over Rs. 10 lakh but not exceeding Rs. 2 crore. Medium enterprises have plant and machinery investment over Rs. 5 crore but not exceeding Rs. 10 crore, or equipment investment over Rs. 2 crore but not exceeding Rs. 5 crore. The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act of 2006 established guidelines for classifying and promoting SMEs in India.
This document discusses women in business and entrepreneurship. It provides statistics showing that while the number of women on corporate boards and as entrepreneurs is rising, women still only make up a small percentage. For example, only 14.7% of Fortune 500 board seats are held by women, increasing at half a percent per year. As entrepreneurs, women range from 1.5-45.4% of the adult female population in different countries. The document also notes that women face various barriers in business, such as responsibility at home, lack of education and training, and discrimination. However, it highlights several successful women entrepreneurs in India who have overcome these challenges to build large, influential companies.
STUDY ON WOMEN ENTERPRENEUR’S IN CORPORATE SECOTRSagarPenti1
This document is a project report submitted by a student named Manchala Soumya Shankar for their Bachelor of Banking and Insurance degree. The report examines women entrepreneurs in the corporate sector. It includes sections on the introduction, literature review, research methodology, data analysis and presentation, and conclusion. The introduction discusses the rising role of women in the corporate world and challenges they face. It also covers topics like work-life balance, gender discrimination, and the important role of women in society and families. The document analyzes factors influencing women's health and sick leave from both biological and socio-cultural perspectives. It examines consequences of sickness absence such as increased costs, isolation, and reduced well-being and wages.
Problems and Prospects of Woman Entrepreneurship – A Review of LiteratureIOSRJBM
Any nation, to grow today in the world of intense competition, requires entrepreneurs at the core of the economic development. Entrepreneurial activities and entrepreneurship has been dominated by males since ages. However, in the era of information technology, the women have become more aware and better educational facilities have enabled them to venture into this male dominated space. The women today have emerged as a key player in economic development of the nations. However this transformation of society is far from over and the women entrepreneurs not only face difficulties while starting up an enterprise but also during the running phase. Globally, they have become a key player in sustaining both social development and economic growth. However, in a country like India where almost 50% of population is made up of women, the number of enterprises run by women entrepreneurs is only 7.36% or out of 361.76 Lakh enterprises in the MSME sector, only 26.61 Lakh have women at the top. There are a number of socio-economic hurdles faced by the women while they attempt to venture into setting up and running their own enterprises. Hence, the paper discusses the status of the Women Entrepreneurs and their importance. Also, an attempt is made to identify the challenges faced by these women entrepreneurs, by reviewing various literatures and provide some suggestion for overcoming these obstacles
The document discusses women entrepreneurship in India. It defines women entrepreneurs and their characteristics, including being imaginative, hard working, and able to take risks. It outlines the importance of promoting women entrepreneurs for economic and social development. Common reasons women become entrepreneurs include a desire for independence, confidence, and freedom. The document also discusses challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in India as well as government and private support programs available.
Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Ltd. is one of Sri Lanka's largest biscuit manufacturers. The company was founded in 1954 and now has over 150 distributors and 260 sales representatives. [1] Maliban's strategic purpose is to become the market leader in all biscuit categories by improving distribution to over 95% of the country and introducing innovative products. [2] Their vision is to be the most successful and respected biscuit company in Sri Lanka. [3] A SWOT analysis identified political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors that impact Maliban, such as consumer attitudes, labor costs, environmental regulations, and intellectual property laws.
This document provides an introduction and literature review on women entrepreneurship and the role of NGOs in promoting it. It discusses how NGOs like COWE provide various supports to women entrepreneurs, including financial assistance, training, and emotional support. The document outlines the research problem, significance, objectives, methodology, and scope of the study, which is to analyze COWE's role in encouraging women entrepreneurship in Hyderabad and addressing the unique challenges women face in starting businesses. Key motivations for women becoming entrepreneurs mentioned include earning money, power and self-achievement, continuing a family occupation, social status, and independence.
TRADE WINDS OF CHANGE - WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ON THE RISE IN SOUTH ASIA
Background country study – Pakistan
Fayyaz Yaseen and Vaqar Ahmed, Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
Bangladesh is a developing country half of the total population is women whose socio-economic condition is very low. Struggle for modernity, tradition, men-women equality, social dignity, security and for multilateral pressure the position of women in the family is very complex. Here men and women do not participate in social development is not equal. Many indoor and out door activities of women are not treated as work. The devaluation of women labor in labor market also hinders women right. But in market economy women of Bangladesh are always facing new challenges. Though women work in educational institution, medical, factories, police, even in the uneven areas, women are neglected, tortured and persecuted.
The document defines women entrepreneurs as women who initiate, organize, and operate business enterprises. It discusses the qualities of women entrepreneurs, factors affecting them, categories of women entrepreneurs in India, and examples of successful women entrepreneurs. It also covers problems faced by women entrepreneurs such as dual roles, lack of access to technology and training, and financial issues. Suggestions for growth include changes in attitudes, increasing mobility and training, and developing professional and marketing skills.
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) of Bangladeshestiaqur
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs; sometimes also small and medium enterprises) or small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are businesses whose personnel numbers fall below certain limits. SMEs are also said to be responsible for driving innovation and competition in many economic sectors.
In Bangladesh, SMEs including micro enterprises comprise over 99 per cent of all industrial units, contributing over 85 per cent of industrial employment. 81 thousand SMEs all together constitute more than 93 per cent of the total 10+ units. Again, focusing on the 10+ units, small units contribute to 35 per cent of the employment, followed by medium and large units comprising 8.8 and 56.0 per cent respectively. In other words, SMEs employ 1.3 million people, constituting 44 percent of employment generated by 10+ units.
The document discusses the need for women's empowerment in India. It outlines several problems faced by women historically and currently, including gender discrimination, lack of education, female infanticide, dowry, child marriage, and atrocities such as rape and violence against women. It argues that empowering women is important given that women make up half the population but receive only a small portion of income and own very little property. Several initiatives are mentioned to promote women's empowerment, including self-help groups, government programs, microfinance, and self-employment opportunities. The document advocates a "6S model" by the Indian government focusing on education, health, self-reliance, justice, sensitivity and equality to empower women.
The document discusses women entrepreneurship. It notes that entrepreneurship provides flexibility that women need, and that women have skills like financial management that make them well-suited for entrepreneurship. However, women entrepreneurs face challenges including lack of access to financing, marketing difficulties, and balancing family responsibilities. The government has implemented various programs to support women entrepreneurs through training, funding, and assistance accessing resources. Overall, the document analyzes the qualities and challenges of women entrepreneurs in India as well as suggestions and government programs that aim to promote women's participation in entrepreneurship.
The whole data are collected from a report of SME Development in Bangladesh By East West University Bangaladesh.Some of data is deducted for present my slide easily. If you need any kind of information about SME Development in Bangladesh please search on internet get the actual data......thank u very much......assalamuwalikum owa rohmatullahi oba-rakatuh.......allah hafez
This document provides an overview of women entrepreneurs in India. It defines women entrepreneurs and outlines their key qualities like ambition and hard work. It discusses the functions of women entrepreneurs in planning, organizing, innovating, and decision making. It also examines the general and specific problems faced by women entrepreneurs, as well as government programs and remedies to support them. Statistics are presented on the growth of women-owned businesses in India over time and by state. Several famous successful Indian women entrepreneurs are profiled. In conclusion, it notes that while Indian society has traditionally been male-dominated, the government is taking initiatives to promote greater women's participation in entrepreneurship.
The document discusses the importance of empowering women to participate fully in the economy. It states that empowering women is essential to building stronger economies, achieving development goals, and improving quality of life. It then outlines some key issues that prevent women's empowerment in India, such as lack of education, poverty, health and safety concerns, and professional and household inequalities. The document argues that empowering women could boost economic growth by utilizing the full potential of the workforce and increasing efficiency. It also lists several Indian government schemes aimed at promoting women's empowerment.
This document discusses problems faced by working women in Bangladesh. It begins by outlining common problems like job security, health issues, and work-life balance. It then describes a survey of 15 working women across Dhaka that aimed to understand their challenges. The findings show most women work to support their families, are aged 27-40, and face barriers like sexual harassment, health issues, and balancing work and childcare responsibilities. The conclusion calls for increasing job opportunities for women, treating women equally, addressing health concerns, and encouraging family support to empower working women.
The document discusses women entrepreneurship in India. It notes that women entrepreneurship development is low in India, especially in rural areas, though progress is greater in urban upper-class families. It outlines the status of women entrepreneurs in India and problems they face in the competitive business environment. Key challenges for women entrepreneurs include lack of access to financial capital due to social norms and collateral requirements, balancing family responsibilities, and overcoming discriminatory attitudes from financial institutions. The document provides an overview of government support programs and policies aimed at promoting women's economic participation and entrepreneurship in India.
The document discusses women's empowerment in India. It defines empowerment and outlines how it relates to political, social, economic, and educational development. It notes national laws and policies aimed at empowerment, including constitutional provisions, reservation policies, and education acts. However, it highlights ongoing issues like gender gaps in economic participation, health, and political leadership. It concludes that empowerment is a long-term process that requires changes to social attitudes and institutions, as well as stronger implementation of existing policies and programs.
MICRO-FINANCE AND ITS ROLE IN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT Dr. Gopala Y M
This document summarizes a presentation on microfinance and its role in women's empowerment. The presentation covered:
1. The objectives of understanding microfinance concepts and its role in empowering women as well as reviewing related research studies.
2. The history and evolution of microfinance including pioneers like Muhammad Yunus and models like Grameen Bank and self-help groups.
3. Research on how microfinance contributes to women's economic, social, educational and political empowerment through increased incomes, decision making power, and participation in local government.
Women empowerment of business in bangladesh power point presentationhanif124
The document is a presentation from a Bangladeshi university student about women empowerment of business in Bangladesh. It discusses the need for empowering women through access to education, employment, and their rights. It also provides data showing that microcredit non-governmental organizations have helped increase women's involvement in business activities and employment.
This document defines and classifies small and medium enterprises in India based on investment levels. Small enterprises are defined as those with plant and machinery investment over Rs. 25 lakhs but not exceeding Rs. 5 crores, or equipment investment over Rs. 10 lakh but not exceeding Rs. 2 crore. Medium enterprises have plant and machinery investment over Rs. 5 crore but not exceeding Rs. 10 crore, or equipment investment over Rs. 2 crore but not exceeding Rs. 5 crore. The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act of 2006 established guidelines for classifying and promoting SMEs in India.
This document discusses women in business and entrepreneurship. It provides statistics showing that while the number of women on corporate boards and as entrepreneurs is rising, women still only make up a small percentage. For example, only 14.7% of Fortune 500 board seats are held by women, increasing at half a percent per year. As entrepreneurs, women range from 1.5-45.4% of the adult female population in different countries. The document also notes that women face various barriers in business, such as responsibility at home, lack of education and training, and discrimination. However, it highlights several successful women entrepreneurs in India who have overcome these challenges to build large, influential companies.
STUDY ON WOMEN ENTERPRENEUR’S IN CORPORATE SECOTRSagarPenti1
This document is a project report submitted by a student named Manchala Soumya Shankar for their Bachelor of Banking and Insurance degree. The report examines women entrepreneurs in the corporate sector. It includes sections on the introduction, literature review, research methodology, data analysis and presentation, and conclusion. The introduction discusses the rising role of women in the corporate world and challenges they face. It also covers topics like work-life balance, gender discrimination, and the important role of women in society and families. The document analyzes factors influencing women's health and sick leave from both biological and socio-cultural perspectives. It examines consequences of sickness absence such as increased costs, isolation, and reduced well-being and wages.
Problems and Prospects of Woman Entrepreneurship – A Review of LiteratureIOSRJBM
Any nation, to grow today in the world of intense competition, requires entrepreneurs at the core of the economic development. Entrepreneurial activities and entrepreneurship has been dominated by males since ages. However, in the era of information technology, the women have become more aware and better educational facilities have enabled them to venture into this male dominated space. The women today have emerged as a key player in economic development of the nations. However this transformation of society is far from over and the women entrepreneurs not only face difficulties while starting up an enterprise but also during the running phase. Globally, they have become a key player in sustaining both social development and economic growth. However, in a country like India where almost 50% of population is made up of women, the number of enterprises run by women entrepreneurs is only 7.36% or out of 361.76 Lakh enterprises in the MSME sector, only 26.61 Lakh have women at the top. There are a number of socio-economic hurdles faced by the women while they attempt to venture into setting up and running their own enterprises. Hence, the paper discusses the status of the Women Entrepreneurs and their importance. Also, an attempt is made to identify the challenges faced by these women entrepreneurs, by reviewing various literatures and provide some suggestion for overcoming these obstacles
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INDIA (A CASE STUDY IN ANDHRA PRADESH)Dr. Akansha Jain
This document provides an overview of women entrepreneurship in India, with a focus on Andhra Pradesh. It discusses how socioeconomic factors influence women starting businesses. While money is not the sole objective, training and awareness have benefited women entrepreneurs. The development of women's entrepreneurship can increase economic participation and opportunities. However, women still face challenges like inadequate access to capital and skills. Globally, women-owned businesses are growing but India lags behind. Overall, the emergence of women entrepreneurs is significant for women's empowerment and securing their place in society.
This document discusses women entrepreneurship in rural India. It begins by defining women entrepreneurs and providing examples of successful women entrepreneurs. It then discusses the growth of women entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship. It outlines both pull and push factors that motivate women to become entrepreneurs. It also discusses the concept of women entrepreneurship and functions of women entrepreneurs. Finally, it outlines various problems faced by women entrepreneurs in India, such as lack of education, access to financing, social and family barriers, and lack of infrastructure and business skills. It concludes by discussing various government policies and schemes aimed at promoting and supporting women entrepreneurship in India.
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF INDIA.pptxmamtajain61
1. The document discusses the growth of women entrepreneurs in India and the challenges they face. It notes that while women were traditionally confined to domestic roles, more women now seek economic independence through entrepreneurship.
2. Several government schemes provide loans and support to help women start businesses, like the Bharatiya Mahila Bank scheme. However, women entrepreneurs still face hurdles like lack of access to capital, social and family pressures, and low literacy rates.
3. Digital technologies and e-commerce have helped boost women's entrepreneurship by making it possible to start online businesses and access funding more easily. Famous women entrepreneurs in India like Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Falguni Nay
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF INDIA.pptxmamtajain90
1. The document discusses the growth of women entrepreneurs in India and the challenges they face. It notes that while women were traditionally confined to domestic roles, more women now seek economic independence through entrepreneurship.
2. Several government schemes provide loans and support to promote women's entrepreneurship. Digital lending platforms and e-commerce have made it easier for women to start businesses.
3. However, women entrepreneurs still face obstacles like lack of family and social support, access to capital and resources, and gender biases. The government must take further steps like training and credit facilities to encourage more women to become entrepreneurs.
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Women entrepreneurship new horizon for bangladesh 1
1. KEYNOTE SPEECH
B Y
RUMANA
PARVEEN
A S S I S T A N T P R O F E S S O R O F
M A N A G E M E N T
U N I V E R S I T Y O F D H A K A
Women Entrepreneurship:
New Horizon for Bangladesh
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2. Introduction
Demographic structure of
Bangladesh : women comprise almost
50% of the total population (BBS,
2012).
Without a meaningful and active
participation of women, half of the
total population, in regular economic
activities, a dynamic and sustainable
economy is impossible.
The Constitution also keeps an
obligation for the state to ensure
women’s active and meaningful
participation in all spheres of public
life (Article-10).
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3. Introduction
World Bank Report on Bangladesh
Income Group Lower middle income
Population 158,512,570
Female Population 78,362,971
% of Women in the
Workforce
60%
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4. Introduction
Over the past 20 years female owned businesses grew
dramatically in number, revenues and employment.
With data from the U.S. Small Business Administration
showing that women-owned businesses are one of the fastest-
growing segments of the small business community
In Norway and Canada nearly 60-65 per cent of the new
businesses were started by females.
This phenomenal trend also has been seen in many Asian
countries such as China, Indonesia, Singapore, and India .
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5. Introduction
Entrepreneurship has become an important profession
among the women of Bangladesh today at various levels of the
society, both in the urban and the rural areas.
Where women of the poorer sections of the society, especially
of the rural areas, have been forced into off-house income
through entrepreneurship for economic solvency; the women
of the middle class families, who have always lived restricted
lives, have today, ventured into entrepreneurship as a
challenge and an adventure into a new world of economic
activity.
Many women have taken up entrepreneurship and become
businesswomen not necessarily to earn and survive and raise
the living standards, but to form their careers and become
professionals in order to establish their rights and thereby
contribute towards the progress of the society and the nation
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6. Who is entrepreneur?
An entrepreneur is variably defined as
one who assumes the financial risk of the
initiation, operation and management of a business or
undertaking;
an individual who organizes and manages labour,
capital, and natural resources to produce goods and
services to earn a profit, but who also runs the risk of
failure;
a business person who accepts both the risks and the
opportunities involved in creating and operating a new
business venture.
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7. Women Entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurs having the same definition
work under the same macro, regulatory and
institutional framework as their male counterparts.
But gender biases embedded in society limit
women's mobility, interactions, active economic
participation and access to business development
services.
Women remain far behind men in enjoying basic
human rights, let alone participating with men on an
equal footing in economic activities.
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8. Why Women Become Entrepreneur?
Organization for Economic
cooperation and
Development (OECD)
Report
Women remain under-
represented as
entrepreneurs. When asked,
fewer women than men say
they would prefer to be self-
employed.
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9. Why Women Become Entrepreneur?
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10. Why Women Become Entrepreneur?
In China, 48% of the women said they want to control
their own futures.
In France and Mexico, 61% and 66% respectively, said
they wanted to be entrepreneurs to have pride in
themselves.
In USA the single biggest motivator is different, 55%
entrepreneurs said they wanted better work-life balance.
Because out of 185 countries, the United States is one of
just three that doesn’t guarantee paid maternity leave,
the others being Oman and Papua New Guinea.
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11. Why Women Become Entrepreneur?
Research by SME foundation : 2009
The most common motivating factors behind woman
entrepreneurship was to add to family income (47.25%) .
Grameen Bank Report:
Major portion of women beneficiaries (53.3%) took
decision for starting own small business to reduce poverty
of their families.
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12. Why Women Become Entrepreneur?
Research Findings: Motivating Factors to be Women
Entrepreneurs
i) To create self-dependency
Ii) Self inspiration for Self employment
iii) Inspiration by friends
iv) For economic freedom
v) To upgrade social status
vi) alternative to have a job
vii) Pass leisure time
viii)Inspiration from some organizations
ix) Creating opportunity for others
x) Inspired by training
xi)To establish women’s rights
xii) Eradicate gender Discrimination
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13. Why Women Become Entrepreneur?
Negative/ Impulsive factors that motivate women
entrepreneurship
Unemployment
Insufficient family income
Dissatisfaction towards wage work
Possibility for time management
Migration and withdraw of social status
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14. Why Women Become Entrepreneur?
Research by SME foundation
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15. Women Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
a very negligible
proportion of the
total business
entrepreneur in
Bangladesh : only
10% are woman
The situation is
improving after
year 2000.
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16. Women Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
Research by SME foundation : 2009
Majority of the women (85.41%) had sole ownership of their
business enterprises which belonged to the Small enterprise
sector and were the proprietors of their business.
Sources of Fund:
The majority of the women entrepreneurs 87.5% managed their
sources of initial capital out of their own savings.
32.2% women entrepreneurs’ husbands provided them the
initial capital.
Fathers provided 7%
NGOs provided 7%
Government Agencies provided 6.7% of such capital to the
women.
3.6% were provided by their friends,
3.3% by their mothers, and
2.4% by Non-Bank Financial Companies.
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18. Bangladeshi Women Entrepreneurs
Rokeya Afzalur Rahman-RR Cold Storage
Limited, MIDAS
Ms. Nasreen Fatema Awal - Vice
Chairperson of the Multimode Group,
heads Women Entrepreneurs Association
of Bangladesh
Sabrina Islam- Reflections, produces
decorative art glass
Geeti Ara Safia Chowdhury – ADCOM
Selina Quader- A successful female
entrepreneur – agro-business
Nagina Najnin, chairperson, Eminent Agri-
Industries Ltd
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19. Bangladeshi Women Entrepreneurs
Luna Shamsuddoha is the founder and
Chairman of the software firm Dohatec New
Media
BiBi Russell is the founder of ‘Bibi
Productions’-a world renowned fashion house
Ivy Huq Russell, a former investment
banker, Founded Maya with a vision to
empower women through giving them access
to information and a shared community
Sabila Enun is an entrepreneur working as a
Project Manager at Dcastalia
Taslima Miji is the founder and CEO of
Techmania- a company, based in Dhaka,
Bangladesh, that provides hardware and
hardware related services
Selima Ahmad is president and founder of
the Bangladesh Women Chamber of
Commerce and Industry (BWCCI)Vice
Chairperson of the Nitol-Niloy Group
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20. Women Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
Women in rural areas are being self-employed
through the agricultural and nonagricultural sector,
as entrepreneurs (L. Parvin, J Jinrong and M. W.
Rahman,2012).
These activities are cropping, livestock and poultry
rearing, fish farming, nursery and tree planting, tool
making, handcrafting, food processing, tailoring, rice
processing, etc.
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22. Women Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
Such women entrepreneurs are more in numbers at
the upper - and lower-levels of the economical ladder
than at the mid-levels. To be precise, it is more
common in the cosmopolitan services' sector and
lower-level family businesses like grocery shops and
handicrafts in the rural areas.
Working in a male-dominated, competitive and
complex economic and business nvironment, women
have to fight on their own, for participation in
different fields of economic activities, in varying
degrees.
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23. Women Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
the predominantly male middlemen, suppliers,
contractors and exporters dominate the industry and
take advantage of women's isolation at home and lack of
access to credit, supplies and market knowledge about
the value of their work
Home-based self-employed entrepreneurs lack access to
inputs and services like credit, market information and
new technology that could increase their productivity.
Due to lack of market facilities, they also do not get the
proper prices for their product
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25. Women Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
a 2008 report by the Bangladesh Women’s Chamber of
Commerce found that
most women entrepreneurs only sell their products
locally and that 43 percent sell their products at
lower prices than their male counterparts in order to
compete effectively.
In the rural sector, women do not generally own
physical assets that can be used as collateral for
loans; the titles to the assets do usually belong to
their male relatives. Even if capital is available, high
lending rates discourage investment.
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26. Women Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
Furthermore, bank loan procedures are not that easy for
women entrepreneurs to comply with, in general,
because of some bureaucratic problems. Since they do
not do job, they do not have tax identification numbers
(TINs) and other necessary papers like bank transactions
and guarantees required for bank loans.
Also the rural women entrepreneurs are generally poor
and lack education, self-confidence and legal knowledge
that are needed to protect their businesses and
industries. They often fall victims to illegal threats or
criminal offenders.
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27. Women Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
From the societal aspect, lack of recognition from the society
before success, makes it hard for women entrepreneurs to
retain their motivation. Also in most conservative families, the
idea of women doing business is not well accepted.
Previously, women entrepreneurs were participating more in
sectors that were traditionally dominated by women such as
handicraft , apparels, boutiques, food and beverage, beauty
parlour, tailoring, household or family trade etc.
The situation is improving slowly; today, women are also in
occupations which were solely controlled earlier by the male.
Women are now seen also as owners and managers of cold
storages, shipping lines, advertising firms, travel agencies,
interior decoration enterprises, engineering workshops and
even garment industries.
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28. Women Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
Impact of Micro credit
In order to build up woman entrepreneurship on a small
scale in the rural areas of Bangladesh, the role of Grameen
Bank (GB) is unique. It is true that GB is engaged in
bringing dramatic changes and improvements in the socio-
economic condition of the rural Bangladesh by providing
credit through its non-traditional credit delivery system.
Total beneficiary of Grameen Bank = 7.06 Milion
97 % are women , most of them are investing money for
income generation
40% small/ micro business = 2.8 milion
50 % agro-business = 3.5 milion
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29. Challenges of Women Entrepreneurship
Organization for Economic cooperation and
Development (OECD) Report
As they frequently divide their time between working and
family maintaining; women’s businesses are usually on a
smaller scale and in a limited range of sectors.
They often have less experience when they start up a
business and are also less likely than men to borrow
money to finance their business.
These factors contribute to women entrepreneurs
frequently earning 30 to 40% less than their male
counterparts. Yet female-owned businesses make a key
contribution to household incomes and economic
growth.
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30. Challenges of Women Entrepreneurship
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100%
Social barriers 95%
Lack of capital 90%
Lack of proper training 86%
Unsecured communication 81%
lack of raw materials 75%
Religious and social customs 71%
Sexual harassments 65%
Lack of efficient workers 60%
Family restriction 45%
A situation analysis of women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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31. Challenges of Women Entrepreneurship
Another key struggle for women business-owners is
related to balancing family issues.
Work-family conflict results from inter-role conflict
caused by conflicting pressures from work and family
domains, including job-family role strain, work-
family interference, and work-nonwork role conflict.
Women are more likely to have primary domestic
responsibility and to have un-interrupted careers
which create work-family conflict.
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32. Challenges of Women Entrepreneurship
From the aspect of demand side:
Fear of being rejected
unwillingness to have collaterals from partners,
Lack of knowledge on different available options of financing
scheme
Lack of appropriate skills to evaluate the business
Complex procedure in the institutional level
gender biasness of the male dominated support centers
Complicated arrangement in legalizing and formalization of
business
Inadequate technical knowledge and managerial experience
High cost of credit forcing for more collateral and provide a
spouse’s co-signature
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33. Challenges of Women Entrepreneurship
From the supply-side perspective:
Financial institutions’ reluctance to finance women for start-ups
women have Insufficient assets to cover the debt-burden ratio
Low capitalization
Vulnerability to market fluctuations
High mortality rates
Lack of accounting records and inadequate financial statements
Lack of business plans
Less access of the male officers to the women entrepreneur and
Difficulties in identifying entrepreneurs involved in informal
business sectors.
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34. Challenges of Women Entrepreneurship
Additional obstacles found in a research:
family-oriented mentality of women,
government's unfriendly attitudes towards women
entrepreneurs,
lack of market information and marketing strategies,
unavailability of business development services to
women entrepreneurs,
unavailability of loans at lower interest rates
lack of opportunities for women to develop skills in
business management.
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36. Factor Contributing to Success
Women Entrepreneurs expressed their opinion on their
success
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37. Government Initiatives for Women
Entrepreneurship Development
The major initiatives undertaken by the Government
so far include the establishment of a separate
ministry on women’s affairs, the formulation of the
National Policy for Advancement of Women in 2008,
and the National Action Plan (which was prepared in
response to the Beijing Platform for Action).
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38. The Government has also formed a National Women
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Forum under the
SME Foundation of the Ministry of Industry to promote
women’s participation in formal economic sectors.
Bangladesh’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP),
which is now the main document for Bangladesh’s
national development, also incorporated some
noteworthy issues to ensure women’s participation in
social and economic life.
The industrial and SME policies of 2005 have
emphasized women entrepreneurship development,
particularly in the SME sector (BWCCI, 2008).
Government Initiatives for Women
Entrepreneurship Development
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39. Government Initiatives for Women
Entrepreneurship Development
All commercial banks and non-banking financial
institutions (NBFIs) will have to provide a minimum of
Tk 50,000 as loan to at least a woman entrepreneur each
year to expedite the ongoing financial inclusion programs
in Bangladesh.
“We’ll able to create nearly 10,000 women entrepreneurs
every year if the initiative continues,” - BB Governor
the central bank of Bangladesh has taken special policy
measures and opened refinance windows to facilitate the
development of women empowerment in various sectors.
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40. Support Services for Women
Entrepreneurship Development
Different types of organizations provide either direct or
indirect supports to women entrepreneurs besides the
government.
(a) Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) (b)
Bangladesh Bank
(c) State and private commercial banks
(d) Financial institutions
(e) Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB)
(f) Bangladesh Management Development Institute (BMDI)
(g) Directorate of Women Affairs (DWA)
(h) Development of Youth Development (DYD)
(i) Bangladesh Manpower Training Bureau (BMTB)
(j) Micro-industries Development and Assistance Services (MIDAS)
(k) Job Opportunities and Business Support (JOBS) and
(l) NGO-MFIs have microcredit program
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41. Women
Entrepreneur
Association of
Bangladesh (WEAB)
Established in year 2000, by a select group of businesswomen.
The main object of WEAB was to develop a support system for women
entrepreneur to not only improve the quality of their products, to meet the
changing market demands, but also to impart training on technical know
how, design development and to create marketing links for their products.
Training programs are regularly organized for WEAB members in various
fields ranging from food processing, textile designing , manufacturing of
garments, of artificial jewelry, supplying dry and fresh flowers to hotels and
restaurants, food catering on large scale, establishing educational
institutions and setting up trendy fashion houses and quality development,
production of new and innovative handicrafts to export-import, indenting,
even running of petrol pumps.
WEAB has created a platform for women entrepreneur to meet and network
for their mutual benefit.
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42. Bangladesh Women
Chamber of
Commerce and
Industry (BWCCI)
It is a non-profit, non-political organization established in June 2001
Its aim is to encourage and strengthen women’s participation in the private
sector as entrepreneurs through promoting a women friendly business
environment.
BWCCI is the country’s first chamber of commerce, which is exclusively
working on women’s economic and social empowerment.
BWCCI is a strong community voice, lobbying for micro to macro women
entrepreneurs to assists their growth and to improve their social and
economic prospects.
BWCCI is committed to being a leader of broad based economic
development in Bangladesh for business women & industrialists. It
supports the women business community by providing training,
management & financial resource, expertise & support networks that
enable small businesses to succeed & prosper.
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43. Bangladesh
Federation of Women
Entrepreneurs
(BFWE),
It was founded in 2006, is a non-profit professional organization in
Bangladesh.
BFWE offers a wide range of benefits and networking opportunities.
BFWE encourages women to support each other, to enhance
recognition of the achievements of women in business and the
professions, and promotes the growth of women-owned enterprises
through research and sharing information.
The vision of BFWE is to serve as a platform that would accelerate
women's economic empowerment in Bangladesh.
The goal of BFWE is to provide an environment for women
entrepreneurs in urban and rural areas of Bangladesh whereby they
would grow and develop their fullest potential as business
entrepreneurs.
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