Assessment of Social Enterprises Working with Women-led Cooperatives
Assessment of Social Enterprises Working with Women-led Cooperatives
September 19, 2023
The objective of this study was to understand market dynamics for social enterprises and women cooperatives/producer companies in the agriculture, handlooms and handicrafts sectors. The study explores the challenges faced by these enterprises as well as untapped latent opportunities due to the lack of an enabling ecosystem. It attempts to identify gaps in the existing market ecosystem. The study also proposes strategic interventions and models with the potential to impact women producers and support them in scaling up their operations. This report incorporates findings from players across both the farm (agriculture) and non-farm (handloom and handicraft) value chains, ranging from social enterprises, cooperatives/producer companies, buyers as well as financing institutions and contains case studies of Basix Krishi Samruddhi Limited, Arya Collateral, Creative Bee, Rope International and Industree Foundation.