Tartiq Saeed Peshawar
Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Charsadda and Centre for Governance and Public Accountability, jointly organized a Public-Private Dialogue to bring together key stakeholders for discussion on challenges and opportunities faced by women entrepreneurs.
The dialogue was attended by WCCI President, executive council members, representatives from the district administration, including Additional Deputy Commissioner of Charsadda, TMOs (Tehsil Municipal Officers), the district social welfare officer, elected tehsil council members, and officials from SMEDA, NIC (National Incubation Center), the banking sector, civil society organizations (CSOs), media, and local women entrepreneurs.
The dialogue aimed to create a collaborative platform to identify barriers that hinder women entrepreneurs in Charsadda and propose practical solutions, promoting inclusive economic growth.
The gathering also provided an opportunity to foster networking between the public and private sectors and increase support for women-owned businesses at the local level.
Ms. Mahvish Ayub, Head of Strategy at the National Incubation Center (NIC), delivered a compelling presentation on how collaboration and networking can significantly empower women entrepreneurs.
She highlighted the pivotal role that NIC can play in facilitating business growth by fostering linkages between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and SMEDA, especially for securing business grants.
Ms. Ayub emphasized NIC’s commitment to providing training on innovation and modern business practices, which are crucial for preparing women entrepreneurs to compete in today’s dynamic market environment.
She also shared details about the registration process and how women entrepreneurs (WEs) can access NIC’s training programs, including online classes that cater to their needs.
Mossarat Qadeem, CEO of PAIMAN, and Ms. Tania Saleem, President of the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) Charsadda, recommended a full-day session focused on exploring opportunities and strategies for the growth of women entrepreneurs (WEs).
