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KARACHI, Oct 15 (APP):The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Tuesday announced to celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Day (WED) on November 19, 2024 for recognizing remarkable contribution of women entrepreneurs in economy and encouraging more to pursue entrepreneurship and succeed in prevailing competition.
Women Entrepreneur Day (WED) is a global initiative aimed at acknowledging and supporting women who drive innovation, create jobs, and significantly contribute to economic growth.
The event will be inaugurated by Governor SBP Jameel Ahmad at the SBP, said a statement issued adding that the event was expected to bring together top officials from banks and non-bank institutions and working women associations to recognize the significant contributions of women entrepreneurs.
The WED event, besides other activities, features two different awards; one in recognition to high-performing banks that have consistently extended loans to female borrowers and the other one for women-led businesses across various categories, acknowledging their remarkable achievements in the entrepreneurial landscape.
The event will feature both on-ground and virtual activities throughout Pakistan, with commercial banks collaborating to create tailored products for women-led businesses, it stated elaborating that the initiatives will include workshops, awareness campaigns about SBP SME financing, and mentorship programs designed to empower potential businesswomen and enhance their loan eligibility.
Despite their crucial role, a sizeable section of women faces impediments in accessing finance and business opportunities. Through this celebration, SBP and its partners seek to inspire more women to pursue entrepreneurship and succeed in today’s competitive environment.