..., confirming its central role as an enabler of PSE . Economic and PSE also positively influenced perceived SVC, underscoring the multidimensional nature of women’s empowerment. Social implications The findings emphasize the need for social enterprises to integrate participatory training, leadership...

.../implications The challenges and limited outcomes of social cooperatives are primarily due to resource scarcity. Hence, these needs must be considered by policymakers and sponsors of women empowerment programmes so that they can offer response actions to empower social women cooperatives. During the research...

... is essential for market‐based solutions to poverty (Karnani, 2011 , p. 131). Rural sales agents Poverty alleviation Distribution networks Cross‐sector partnerships Women's empowerment Social enterprise Bangladesh Developing countries Women workers CARE Bangladesh amplifies the voices...