WCCI micro credit for Jaffna women

Sanjeevi Jayasuriya

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) will implement micro credit projects at regional level in a bid to increase women participation in the socio-economic development.

The pilot project will be carried out at the Jaffna Women’s Chamber shortly.

“We intend to increase women’s participation in the economic main stream by providing funding and guidance for aspiring women to become successful entrepreneurs. Our efforts will benefit the families and also contribute in the country’s economic growth,” Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industries Chairperson Vidyani Hettigoda told Daily News Business.

“The majority of the population consists of women. However, their contribution is far less than ideal levels. This needs to be corrected and to achieve desired levels creating awareness is essential,” she said.

The economic benefits from self-employment should be key for more women becoming entrepreneurs and they need stimulus packages such as micro credit facilities as start-up assistance. the pilot project in Jaffna will fuel women’s involvement in economic activities,” she said.