HIGHLIGHTING THE ROLE OF PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AND INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES IN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF PAKISTANI WOMEN

Abstract

The aim of writing this research paper is to identify the roles and services provided by the public/private institutions and international agencies especially for businesswomen in Pakistan. Its basic objective is to aware masses regarding opportunities which are available in the country, but women have no outreach to such places though they are working especially for women ease in doing business. For composing this study, qualitative method has been chosen to design the whole research, and make it comprehensive for women entrepreneurs or for women who wanted to start their macro or small businesses. In this regard, we have multiple strategic plans of Ministry of Commerce, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Small Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and other business association which facilitate for women entrepreneurs. It is concluded that there are more opportunities but still women are discouraged due to lack of financial capacities and business management skills and do not part of mainstream economy. This paper may provide inside realities which may facilitate masses, practitioners and literate society of the people to disseminate the information further to women groups as to make such institutions workable for women entrepreneurs and beginners.