This policy brief on women in entrepreneurship was produced by the OECD and the European Commission. It explores the … that their policies help women to participate in the labour market. This policy brief is part of a series of documents …

The first OECD Conference on Women Entrepreneurs in SMEs in 1997 highlighted their contribution to innovation and job … creation. Since that time, women’s entrepreneurship has been burgeoning. Women entrepreneurs constitute a growing share of SME … creation and development of firms by women and creating a level playing field for women business owners is vital for a thriving …

innovation and job creation. Furthermore, entrepreneurship is no longer a male preserve: although few women can be found at the …. This conference proceedings explores the phenomenon of women entrepreneurs in small and medium entreprises, examining such …

The first OECD Conference on Women Entrepreneurs in SMEs in 1997 highlighted their contribution to innovation and job … creation. Since that time, women's entrepreneurship has been burgeoning. Women entrepreneurs constitute a growing share of SME … creation and development of firms by women and creating a level playing field for women business owners is vital for a thriving …

enable fathers and mothers to balance their working hours and their family responsibilities and facilitate women to … participate more in private and public sector employment. It also recommends increasing the representation of women in decision … workplace, reducing the gender gap in entrepreneurship activity, and paying attention to the special needs of women from …