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Research highlighting options for gender empowerment in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

ABSTRACT This article focuses on research undertaken in Wadla Woreda, North Wollo Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia. The research participants included 10 married women entrepreneurs already benefiting from Nurture Education and Development (NED) and other similar non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and stakeholder initiatives, and their supporting family members. I used a qualitative research methodology in the study, specifically the case study method, exploring the cases of 10 women entrepreneurs' success stories, and challenges to overcome problems in Wadla Woreda, including their family members' narratives. Interviews were used to collect the women's stories. Focus group discussions with the women and their family members were also held in three localities. Altogether 35 informants participated in the research. The research highlighted how the women are trying to improve their incomes and bargaining power over time and how their success depends on their strength and commitment as well as support from their families, community and government.