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Women’s Economic Development

PML’s projects are designed with a focus on the economic empowerment of women microentrepreneurs, either as the central goal or as a component of a larger program. MEDA employs an in-house gender specialist who assists PML projects and consulting services in reaching our objectives.

Rural Woman in ComarapaProject Highlight

Small Business Development with Rural Women in Comarapa, Bolivia
MEDA has facilitated the establishment of rural women as owner/operators of small-scale poultry production and food-processing businesses – activities that reflect cultural norms in the area and are sensitive to women’s limited disposable time. Both enterprises build on the local comparative advantages of the region by adding value to locally available agricultural resources and linking these products to regional markets.