Bhutan

Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment of Rural Women in Bhutan

The Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment of Rural Women aims to achieve the following targets:

1. Minimum of 200 women of ages between 25 and 60 from Samtse (Dorokha Geog) and Zhemgang (Bardoh and Goshing geogs) districts trained in income generation activities for the production of ceramics, vermiculture, medicinal plants and artisan crafts.

2. Gender Study conducted;

3. At least 80% or 192 women from the total of 240 households in target communities benefitted from improved agricultural practices and new crops.

4. Six tailoring units (3 in Samtse and 3 in Zhemgang) established.

5. Six self-help groups (3 in Samtse and 3 in Zhemgang) formed and 10 individuals supported with micro credit. 

6. 6 day care centres fully functional.

7. Atleast 2 enterprises formed.

UNDAF Outcome	1: By 2012, opportunities for generation of income and employment increased in targeted poor areas.
CT Outcome	1.4.1 Community based MSMEs and cooperatives, particularly those of women and youth, supported through improved access to micro-finance, business development services, marketing, group formation and post harvest management services.
CT Output	1.4 New micro and SMEs and jobs created with emphasis on women and youth.
Project Location	Central and Western Region
Project Duration	January 2011 - June 2012
Budget Outlay	US$ 130,327
MDG Goal
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