Institution: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
Type of Material: Training Manual/Guide
Year of Publication: 2003
Focal Area: Economic Empowerment
Description:
This manual aids professionals in the field to pursue a gender-balanced approach to programmes that promote micro-, small- and medium sized enterprises, thus contributing to the empowerment of women entrepreneurs. It outlines strategies, instruments and practical examples, while discussing replicable ideas, approaches and tools that support women’s entrepreneurship. The first part of the manual focuses on the project cycle – presenting strategic approaches useful for planning, implementing and monitoring the promotion of women’s entrepreneurial activities. Part two presents concrete tools, such as worksheets and questionnaires. These are general outlines which practitioners can adjust to meet the needs of specific projects.
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