In June 2024, the Chaudhary Foundation organized stakeholder consultation meetings for the “Women’s Economic Empowerment through Value Chain Development of Small-Scale Farm and Non-Farm Activities” project in Taplejung and Sankhuwasabha districts. The meetings aimed to assess the current status of the large cardamom enterprise, evaluate the impact of activities from the past five years, and identify challenges faced by MSMEs and women’s groups in allo and large cardamom production. Transparency and accountability were emphasized throughout the project planning and implementation.
The consultations began on June 4, 2024, in Birtamod, Jhapa, with 23 members of FLCEN discussing large cardamom enterprises, export mechanisms, and related challenges. Additional sessions were held on June 5 and 7 in Taplejung and Sankhuwasabha, engaging NGOs, CSOs, microfinances, women’s groups, and cooperatives. The meetings had significant participation, with 15 NGOs/CSOs members and 45 beneficiaries in Taplejung and 27 NGOs/CSOs members and 28 beneficiaries in Sankhuwasabha.
