challenges of supporting the growth and profitability of women entrepreneurs. In Mexico, women tend to be overrepresented in the … drivers and the implications of sectoral barriers to women entrepreneurs. For each one of these interventions, the report … report concludes that both programs should be available as part of a larger portfolio of interventions to support women with …

surviving in these sectors. Based on this analysis, it offers evidence-based programs and policies which can support women to …

The world today believes that supporting women entrepreneurs is vital for economic growth. As economic opportunities … increase, unprecedented numbers of women are entering the world of business and entrepreneurship. The number of women … entrepreneurs has risen in global economy including in developing countries. However, the majority of women entrepreneurs in …

The impetus for change in African legal reform is coming primarily from African women themselves, as they respond to … lead to sustainable equity for women, the voices of these women must be heard. Given that previous efforts to ensure … or supports gender discrimination, but must actively protect and guard the interests of both men and women. This paper …

The health of Russian women has suffered during the economic crisis of recent years. Morbidity and mortality from … chronic and infectious diseases has increased. Women's reproductive health has been compromised by an increase in the …

A growing body of literature indicates that reducing gender inequalities and increasing women's access to productive … inequalities continue to limit women's capabilities and constrain their ability to participate in and contribute to Ghana's economy …

Women in the Europe and Central Asia region complain about loss of employment, sexual harassment, violence, poor … World Bank held a conference in June 1999. Women from the ECA region, Western Europe and the United States gathered to … conference included in this volume describe the present conditions for women, emphasize the need to debunk the myth of gender …