This report details findings from a multi-year program aimed at promoting regional growth and women’s economic empowerment through trade facilitation and connectivity in the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal (BBIN) sub-region. It specifically targeted women-owned and micro businesses, integrating approaches to women’s economic empowerment, poverty reduction, value chain development, and market competitiveness. Thematic chapters focus in-country programs in the four countries: transport and regional connectivity development (Bangladesh), tourism (Bhutan), gender-blind transport system in inland riverways (India), women agri-entrepreneurs (Nepal), and women in power and utilities sector (Sri Lanka). Colorful case studies from the four countries complement the report’s findings, revealing importance of development programming to bring change in women engaged in small businesses.
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Connecting Economies, Empowering Women (2024)
This report details findings from a multi-year program aimed at promoting regional growth and women’s economic empowerment through trade facilitation and connectivity in the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal (BBIN) sub-region. It specifically targeted women-owned and micro businesses, integrating approaches to women’s economic empowerment, poverty reduction, value chain development, and market competitiveness. Thematic chapters focus in-country programs in the four countries: transport and regional connectivity development (Bangladesh), tourism (Bhutan), gender-blind transport system in inland riverways (India), women agri-entrepreneurs (Nepal), and women in power and utilities sector (Sri Lanka). Colorful case studies from the four countries complement the report’s findings, revealing importance of development programming to bring change in women engaged in small businesses.