Mission & Vision

Our mission is to encourage and support the growth of women-owned businesses in Bangladesh through collective efforts, providing business services, networking and building a single voice to relevant stakeholders on issues of common interest. Its particular interests are: the establishment and maintenance of a business-friendly environment and supporting the competitiveness of women-owned businesses in Bangladesh. It exists to help poor self-employed women in their effort to attain self-reliance and improve the quality of their lives and enhance their contribution to the development of Bangladesh.

Our vision is to provide a representative platform for women in business to bring issues to the attention of government, the business community at large and the media for the purpose of improving the business environment and facilitating the growth of business activity in which women are constructively involved. We also aim to provide networking opportunities for members, share information, meet with stakeholders and manage industry-specific awards. It envisages a nation where absolute poverty is eradicated and women are economically empowered.

This strategic plan is organized around two central aspirations. The first, we want to evolve into a renowned national learning center and the second, we will continue to build and maintain the institution that render lasting service to their members. Refin- ing our excellence in training, expand- ing our participation in truly collaborative partnerships, and creating and institutionalizing culture of impact, performance and service will lead us to fulfill the said aspiration. The strategic developmen- tal roles organiz- ing and institutionalizing enterprise development, and learning and strategic partnership-will support our emergence as an outstanding development organization. Our organizational culture is based on the three priorities impact, performance, service and compassion. This is to put into action in a formal impact assessment initiative that measures and improves the quality and direct impacts of our activities in the development of individual and institutional performance indicators, targets and performance-based reporting.