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This report presents the results of various experimental studies that try to address, from different perspectives, the challenges of supporting the growth and profitability of women entrepreneurs. In Mexico, women tend to be overrepresented in the category of microentrepreneurs, who often have...
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The report focuses on sectoral choice as one of the contributors to the gender gap in firm performance. It explores the difference in profits among female entrepreneurs who cross over into male-dominated sectors (MDS) compared to those who remain in traditionally female-concentrated sectors...
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Ukraine. It examines the ecosystems for three categories of companies: existing Ukrainian companies, new start-ups, and …
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difficulties in both developing technology and absorbing foreign technology. However, the recent emergence of tech startups present … an opportunity. Tech start-ups are an effective a mechanism to both create local technology and absorb foreign technology … growth and sustainability of the ecosystem. The report is based on an in-depth survey of startups and supportive stakeholders …
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Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rate of entrepreneurship in the world, with approximately 42 percent of the non-agricultural labor force classified as self-employed or employers. Yet most entrepreneurs are unable to grow their businesses beyond small-scale subsistence operations, impeding...
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strategy to address Mauritania's greatest challenges: socio-economic inclusion, poverty reduction, youth employment, economic … Mauritania numbering a mere 3,000. Informal self-employment and micro-businesses in agriculture, livestock and commerce currently …
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In face of growing concern related to climate change, green technology entrepreneurs are critically needed to develop the businesses and ideas behind climate mitigation in developing countries - but they frequently collide with challenges endemic to such environments. The purpose of this study...
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Climate-smart development is a rapidly growing area in Morocco, and indeed much of the world. It has simultaneously been proven to boost economic development and contribute to more sustainable economic development by reducing emissions and energy costs, creating jobs, and increasing economic...
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flow of ideas, skills, and technology that contribute to the pipeline of innovative startups; 3.) A supply-side assessment … investment-ready, innovative startups; 2.) Address regulatory barriers related to risk capital investments; and 3.) Increase the …
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for Startup (TIPS). Launched in 2013, the program provides a package of support to selected startups, including matching … particularly well suited to answer the question of whether public funding can help startups innovate and subsequently improve their … performance. Using a dataset that includes 1,650 startups that applied for TIPS between 2013 and 2020, this research analyzes the …
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