Women-led Cooperatives Seek Investment for Production Expansion
Summary
Women-led agricultural cooperatives in Nepal are seeking investment to expand production beyond savings and loans, presenting business plans to banks and exporters for partnerships worth approximately 125 million rupees.
Key Points
- Women-led agricultural cooperatives in Nepal are seeking investment to expand production.
- Seven women's cooperatives presented business plans and are negotiating investment partnerships worth about 125 million rupees.
- Cooperatives highlighted their financial strength, transparency, and 100% women board representation as bases for investment.
- Banks, financial institutions, government, and exporters have expressed readiness to invest and support these cooperatives.
