Female water entrepreneurs in Cambodia: Challenges and opportunities

The purpose of the research is to inform and support NGOs, donors and Cambodian government agencies to develop an enabling environment which is not gender blind, can support women’s empowerment, and will contribute to sustainable piped water services in rural areas. This research also seeks to understand common barriers and enablers for female entrepreneurs managing water enterprises in Cambodia and their relation to an understanding of women’s empowerment It also studies the extent to which women’s involvement in managing water enterprises in Cambodia facilitate their economic empowerment.