Ensure that gender is mainstreamed through the three components of the program as a cross-cutting theme. The objective of mainstreaming is to facilitate entrepreneur’s access to regional markets in selected sectors through gender responsive policy frameworks and strengthening institutions Undertake targeted activities to facilitate women’s economic participation by strengthening the base of women entrepreneurs as a resource pool in Pakistan. The objective of targeted activities is to support existing regional networks to enhance the influence, networks and skill base of women entrepreneurs Mainstreaming across the three components of the TIPP Component One: Regional Trade Policy Framework A series of evidence inputs for the inclusion of a chapter on gender equality in the trade framework will be prepared. Several analytical pieces will be completed during the first phase/year of the program including a probe on sectors in which women have a competitive advantage shall be conducted alongside an assessment of women’s access to trade financing and a review of successful institutional initiatives in the region. Subsequent analysis or policy relevant research will be endorsed by the Program Steering Committee. These research policy papers may include but are not limited to: Mapping of domestic and regional women entrepreneurs and identifying existing and/or new sectors where women can be facilitated. Identifying regional best practices and innovative approaches. Identification of priority sectors for enhancing participation of Pakistani women entrepreneurs in regional trade. The research could also identify possible incentives, such as fiscal concessions and/or priority lending for organizations employing a high percentage of women in senior managerial positions. Recommendations for overcoming practical barriers such as male dominated public spaces and offices, mobility and outreach; financial literacy; knowledge of trade bureaucracy and other related gaps. Subsequent to these studies, a series of recommendations to change the regulatory framework can be made to facilitate female entrepreneurship in regional trade. Linkages to enhance women’s access to regional opportunities will be established through networking, experience-sharing conferences, and the communication strategy. Component Two: Strengthening Institutional Capacity
Ensure that gender is mainstreamed through the three components of the program as a cross-cutting theme. The objective of mainstreaming is to facilitate entrepreneur’s access to regional markets in selected sectors through gender responsive policy frameworks and strengthening institutions Undertake targeted activities to facilitate women’s economic participation by strengthening the base of women entrepreneurs as a resource pool in Pakistan. The objective of targeted activities is to support existing regional networks to enhance the influence, networks and skill base of women entrepreneurs Mainstreaming across the three components of the TIPP Component One: Regional Trade Policy Framework A series of evidence inputs for the inclusion of a chapter on gender equality in the trade framework will be prepared. Several analytical pieces will be completed during the first phase/year of the program including a probe on sectors in which women have a competitive advantage shall be conducted alongside an assessment of women’s access to trade financing and a review of successful institutional initiatives in the region. Subsequent analysis or policy relevant research will be endorsed by the Program Steering Committee. These research policy papers may include but are not limited to: Mapping of domestic and regional women entrepreneurs and identifying existing and/or new sectors where women can be facilitated. Identifying regional best practices and innovative approaches. Identification of priority sectors for enhancing participation of Pakistani women entrepreneurs in regional trade. The research could also identify possible incentives, such as fiscal concessions and/or priority lending for organizations employing a high percentage of women in senior managerial positions. Recommendations for overcoming practical barriers such as male dominated public spaces and offices, mobility and outreach; financial literacy; knowledge of trade bureaucracy and other related gaps. Subsequent to these studies, a series of recommendations to change the regulatory framework can be made to facilitate female entrepreneurship in regional trade. Linkages to enhance women’s access to regional opportunities will be established through networking, experience-sharing conferences, and the communication strategy. Component Two: Strengthening Institutional Capacity