A series of stakeholder consultation programs were conducted across eight districts in two provinces. These consultations aimed at understanding the current status of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), value chain development, and the role of governmental, non-governmental, and other organizations in enhancing the MSME sector. The programme was conducted by Sarita Dhaubadel, Roshana Shrestha, Sabina Acharya, and Rajisa Shrestha

Location: Gandaki Province- Nawalpur, Kaski, Lamjung and Gorkha, Koshi Province- Sankhuwasabha, Tehrathum, Ilam, Sunsari

Participants: 589 stakeholders from GON, NGOs, Cooperatives, entrepreneurs, producer groups, government officials and media were participants