The five-year project titled 'Catalyzing Women's Entrepreneurship: Creating a gender-responsive entrepreneurial ecosystem' aims to create an enabling policy and business environment that enhances women entrepreneurs' access to capital through innovative financing mechanisms as well as increase their use of ICT and digital solutions. The project is undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through Global Affairs Canada.
"Developing women's entrepreneurship presents an invaluable tool for boosting Nepal's economy as well as empowering women. Yet women's entrepreneurship is hindered by lack of access to finance and ICT tools for business development. The case for investing in women's economic empowerment is compelling.-PR