What explains the rise of women-owned businesses in Afghanistan? | Data Point

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After returning to power in 2021, the Taliban barred girls from secondary schools and universities, pushed women out of much of the formal workforce, and imposed sweeping restrictions on their daily lives. Yet, over the same period, the number of women-owned businesses in Afghanistan has grown significantly. This analysis explores that apparent contradiction by examining the collapse in women's education and labour-force participation, the rise of women-led enterprises, and the financial and structural challenges these businesses continue to face. Presented and edited by Devyanshi Bihani Camera by Thamodharan B Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India a

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