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FWEAN an Introduction
Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association Nepal (FWEAN) is an apex body of Women Entrepreneurs Associations in Nepal.
established in July 11, 2003Vision
to contribute to nation building through socio-economic empowerment of women
Mission to promote women entrepreneurship through advocacy, networking, information dissemination, capacity building and promotion of women entrepreneurs throughout the country.
FWEAN works in 4 thematic areas
Advocacy and lobby with the government and related organization on issues related to the woman’s economic empowerment
Creation and promotion of entrepreneurship in rural and urban areas
Establishment and promotion of WEAN Chapters in 74 districts of Nepal
Promotion and empowerment of its members through various programs
Advocacy and Lobbing
FWEAN has been holding National Consultation Workshops every year to identify issues related to woman’s economic empowerment
• issues that have given good result are establishment of Women Entrepreneurship Development Fund which has Rs 400,000 with a promise of increasing the fund yearly, to be given at minimum interest
Collateral free loan. Nepal Rastriya Bank has already directed the banks to provide collateral free loan up to Rs. 500,000 at low interest rate.
Advocacy …….
•Prepared the economic agenda for Women entrepreneurship development to be launched on international women's day-March 8•Political party economic heads, Government, INGO’s, economist…. will sit for a round table conference
MarketingEstablishment of the Woman’s Craft
Village was lobbied with the government; land has already been identified and Department of Cottage and Small Industry has agreed to provide the basic infrastructure for the building. It has yet to be handed over.
The Craft Village provides a venue for women entrepreneurs from different sectors to come together to market or showcase their products.
Creation and promotion of entrepreneurship
In rural and urban areas FWEAN has been providing skill based as well as capacity building trainings.
It has also been advocating for a safe and healthy population by training women on vermin compost and organic farming. Such trainings have been provided not only in Kathmandu valley but also in the districts
Some of the programs are supported by LWF and ILO
Vermi compost drying training
Bringing women from the informal sector into the mainstream business through support in registration process in seven districts
Creation and promotion of entrepreneurship in rural and urban areas through exhibitions
Creation of 5 committees
Advocacy and Networking committeeMembership committeeExhibition and Trade committeeFund raising CommitteeMedia and Publication CommitteeEvery committee is headed by two
Board member and includes interested general members
Membership committeeAn organization survives only if
there are members. Members that are active, socially
motivated and ethical in there business.
Members who work not just for themselves but for over all growth of the nation.
TOR for the committee To oversee membership growth and
retention through activities that promote the business and welfare of its members.
Types of membershipAs defined by the constitution of FWEANOrdinary or general memberLife memberTemporary membersAssociate membersHonorary MembersFuture programFriends of FWEAN can be people from different fields, not
necessary business ,wanting to get involved in socio-economic issues. They cannot vote. Can be non Nepalese
Target to achive
Increase membership by 100% One board member must make at least
3 members and every general member must make 1 member each
growth of membership in the districts too
inclusive growth - diversity in members and type of work
encourage affiliation by institutions working with the same objective.
Strategy for membership growth
Visibility of organization through Media – TV, Print media, Facebook,Web site and Radio
Interaction with foreign delegatesInteraction with heads of political partiesTalk programs, open house sessions, pot
luck Exposure visits - nationally and
internationallyParticipation in trade fairs and
exhibitionsOpportunities to attend trainings and
workshops
Mmembership growth
Interest in the organization has grownMore than 20 applicants in a monthGovernment recognition of our
organization as CIPCall for participation in many
organizations and government programGiven same platform to speak or
present paper as FNCCI and CNI
Promotion and empowerment of its members through various programs
Workshop with Ministry of Commerce and Supplies regarding NTIS products
Result
• will increase the fund in the organization
• give strength to our voice during advocacy
• will make the organization vibrant
Challenges
Retention of membersMember satisfactionPersonal growth as well as growth of business
business growth between members
networking and knowledge sharing
sharing knowledge between business women from other countries
business opportunity between countries
self empowerment
Opportunities
PoliciesMust be a Nepali citizenMust have registered business in own
name or, in the case of family business, must have proof of being involved in a senior decision making position.
Must not be involved in any crime, scandal or blacklisted
Must be recommended either by a board or committee member
Policies cont…letter of acceptance is given only after the
committee verifies and the board passes it.To be a board member she must be actively
involved in any one of the committee for a term(3yrs)
Once in the board she also contributes either in cash or kind (suggested 5000 Rs.)
Must take at least one committee responsibility and fulfill it to the best of her capacity
Must attend board meetings. If absent from the board for 3 consecutive meetings without prior notice, she is automatically removed.
Policies cont…To be a President, Vice president, General
Secretary, Treasurer she must have served one term in the previous board
Been actively involved in all the organizations activities.
Member of same family cannot hold a Presidents and a Treasurers post in the same board
Must not be directly involved in politics (do not hold a party card)
Policies cont…For the Vice President to be a president
she must provide presence and voice at business functions, develop professional image of self and the organization, promote and represent the organization at national, international and regional events
Must have visited some district chapters and build confidence and rapport with them
Must have good ethical values
Evaluation
Evaluation of the board members to hold the main positions will be done by the board members themselves and by the organizations senior staff on the basis of activities and programs attended, support to the organization
An evaluation form will be developed
Thank You