Challenges for Women Opening and Running Businesses in Cambodia & Vietnam

Women entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia face many challenges in their daily business activities. The recent World Bank report "Enterprising Women" identifies gender gaps in entrepreneurship and factors associated with them. To better understand barriers to women’s micro, small, and medium enterprises, the East Asia and Pacific Gender Innovation Lab conducted qualitative research in Cambodia and Vietnam. This documentary shares stories of women business owners and highlights their challenges in accessing bank loans, complying with business formalities, and overcoming gender norms and stereotypes.