Overview
The evaluation
study found significant improvement in understanding environmental and
pollution terms. The majority of microenterprises were aware of climate change
and had record-keeping systems, product labeling, value-adding, and promotional
activities. However, only 16.25% engaged in online promotion. The study
recommends expanding the EFCM project to improve microentrepreneurs’
socioeconomic conditions and ensure environmental protection, highlighting the
importance of grants and loans for microenterprises. Moreover, the study
examines the socio-economic and demographics of micro-entrepreneurs in
Bangladesh, revealing that 83.75% have 4-6 members per family with poor
educational status. Gender is a common factor, with male (87.5%) and female
(12.5%) entrepreneurs being the most common. Most MEs have a primary conception
of the environment and pollution and adopt waste management strategies.
Financially, 5.63% of total sales increased after starting a project, and 70%
knew about government certificate-giving departments. Key recommendations
include project replication, training, reduced raw material prices,
digitalization, financial assistance, and eco-friendly construction material
markets.
