The Papua New Guinea (PNG) government is actively striving to enhance female participation in SMEs. The PNG Development Strategic Plan 2010–2030 (DNPM, 2010a) demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting gender equality, with a particular focus on improving the female-to-male enrolment rate to foster greater human capital among women. PNG Vision 2050 (DNPM, 2010b) outlines comprehensive initiatives, including the expansion of microfinance, aimed at enhancing female access to credit for entrepreneurial pursuits.