Women Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is the ability and willingness to develop, organise and run a business enterprise by taking financial risks under various uncertainties in the hope of profit. Entrepreneurship is one of the major factors of the production. It is a driving force for economic progress, innovation, and social development. Enterprises form a strong foundation for economic resilience and growth. Women in Nepal have long been active participants in the economy. Although women have low participation in entrepreneurship landscape of Nepal, their involvement in businesses is on increase in recent years. However, women still face various barriers and challenges that are unique to their gender to fully realise their potential as business leaders, owners and entrepreneurs.