KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Day (WED) on November 19, 2024.
The event will be inaugurated by SBP Governor Jameel Ahmad at the SBP. The event is expected to bring together top officials from banks and non-bank institutions and working women associations to recognize the significant contributions of women entrepreneurs in the economy.
Besides other activities, the event will also include recognition awards to high-performing banks that have consistently extended loans to female borrowers. Additionally, awards will be presented to 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. Initiatives will include workshops, awareness campaigns about SBP SME financing, and mentorship programs designed to empower potential businesswomen and enhance their loan eligibility.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2024
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