Baling, Kedah
2021
SOLUTION PROJECT 1
Project description
Due to Covid-19 crisis, women entrepreneurs are suffering large setbacks especially those living in rural areas. The objective of this project is to empower women entrepreneurs in Baling to use technology and apply digital marketing in their businesses. Target groups are also expected to be well equipped with the financial knowledge and techniques to secure business sustainability in the long run.
The solution project funded by the APPGM-SDG will provide a comprehensive program that is required to develop women’s entrepreneurship by improving knowledge of technology and encouraging them to incorporate these technologies into their businesses. This will help women entrepreneurs overcome barriers and constraints in gaining access to information, knowledge, skills, conducting business and financial transactions, addressing challenges associated with mobility constraints, accessing new markets, developing new relationships through online meetings and more.
The project is to benefit 25 women entrepreneurs in micro and small businesses in Baling. The second beneficiaries is relevant Malaysia government agencies such as SME Corp.
This solution project will focus on the empowerment of digital marketing and financial management among women entrepreneurs in micro and small enterprises through knowledge transfer that focus on digital marketing, financial management for business, managing business marketing, sales and finances in a more effective and manageable way.
The solution provider of this project is Universiti Utara Malaysia. The project duration is four months with an allocation of RM31,256.00.
The main SDGs impacted through this solution project are Goal 1 – No Poverty, Goal 5 – Gender Equality, Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth and Goal 10 – Reduce inequality within and among countries.
SOLUTION PROJECT 2
Project description
‘Hands-On’ Courses and Training on Vegetable Crops and Marketing via Fertigation aims to increase economic productivity through diversification, upgrading, and technical innovation, with an emphasis on high-value-added and labor-intensive sectors.
The main goal of the Baling Area Farmers Organization is to move forward with its members, especially entrepreneurs in the production of vegetables as well as assist in marketing consistently and well. This is to ensure the economy of the local community as well as to ensure the country’s food supply.
The project is to benefit 30 young entrepreneurs consisting of PPK Baling Members / Graduates / IPTA / IPTS graduates who are interested to join this training.
The solution provider of this project is Pertubuhan Peladang Kawasan Baling. The project duration is two months with an allocation of RM40,000.00.
The main SDGs impacted through this solution project is Goal 8: To promote sustainable, inclusive and economic growth, full and productive employment and good jobs for all.
SOLUTION PROJECT 3
Project description
The solution project funded by the APPGM-SDG will ensure that participants are able to apply their own values. Participants can apply existing knowledge as a way to generate income and be able to open brighter job opportunities.
Participants will also have the opportunity to reduce dependence on existing employment sectors by maximizing their own capabilities based on their own strengths. The project is to benefit women youths aged 18 to 30 who have ‘zero skill’.
The program will introduce the basics of sewing starting from the introduction of the use of sewing tools to how to cut fabric and sew until the process is complete. With this program, women youths are able to be independent and improve the economic sector.
The solution provider of this project is Ana CB Enterprise. The project duration is three months with an allocation of RM39,800.00.
The main SDGs impacted through this solution project are Goal 4: To ensure quality, inclusive and equitable education for all and Goal 8: To promote sustainable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent works.
2022
