economic empowerment of women

economic empowerment of women

Women’s entrepreneurship contributes to the economic well-being of the family and communities and also reduces poverty. It ensures country’s economic growth and development. The empowerment of women to a large extent depends on taking part in some development activities. The promotion of micro and small scale enterprises has been recognized as an important strategy for advancing the economic empowerment of women. At the household level, women’s micro enterprises and small scale businesses play an important role in ensuring the survival of poor household and in building up women’s confidence, skills and socio economic status.