E-Business for Rural Women Artisans and Entrepreneurs in Bhutan
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An effective ICT system is vital for the development of the private sector, particularly in rural areas. With funds from Japan, UNDP is working with the Ministry of Trade and Industry to promote e-business in the handicrafts sector. Women entrepreneurs are being offered better access to information, training and markets to give them more opportunities to improve their incomes through the sale of handicrafts.
URL: http://www.undp.org.bt/ict4d.htm
Contact Person(s): Ilona Leskinen ilona.leskinen@undp.org
Project Period: August 2003 - December 2005
Partner(s): Ministry of Trade and Industry, Japanese Trust Fund
Achievements
1. Train rural women handicraft producers in business skills
2. Provide training to handicraft intermediaries
3. Existing and necessary policy frameworks regarding e-business examined and strategies identified
4. Pilot project on e-business established
5. Support provided to the Ministry of Trade and Industry
Last modified 2006-06-22 03:03 PM
