These Karnali women once relied on family support. Now they own businesses
Summary
Women in Karnali Province are moving from dependence on family support to owning businesses, gaining financial independence through government and NGO initiatives in agriculture and entrepreneurship.
Key Points
- Women in Karnali Province are increasingly gaining financial independence through skill-based and livelihood programs.
- Government and NGOs have promoted women-led cooperatives and group farming, enhancing women's roles in agriculture and entrepreneurship.
- Economic empowerment initiatives are boosting women's confidence and leadership capacity in the province.
- Coordination challenges between government and NGOs have affected data and efficient distribution of benefits to women participants.