Towards Inclusive MSME Sector Growth in Nepal

This policy brief is intended to serve as a knowledge resource for UN Women, the Government of Nepal, international development partners, civil society, and the private sector to work towards inclusive Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) sector growth in Nepal. The policy brief reviews the gendered impact of COVID-19 on the MSME sector and shares evidence-based recommendations on enabling a resilient and equitable post-pandemic revival of the MSME sector in Nepal from the gender lens. The policy brief draws from the study “Gendered Impact of COVID-19 on Local and National Supply Chains in Nepal” commissioned by UN Women Nepal in 2022.