Experts spur women on economic activities

Experts yesterday called for increasing participation of women in the economy.
“Female participation in rural levels, at 8 percent, is appallingly low,” said Archana Nath of Helvetas Swiss Intercoopertion at a seminar.
Sraboni Sarker of Katalyst said female workers tend to posses limited skills and hence gravitate towards poorly-paid occupations like farming.
“Enhancing women's access to income-generation is essential for business growth,” Sarker said.
Experts further said that poverty alleviation projects need to be tailored purposely to enhance women's skills and empower women.