Occupational sector selection is an important determinant of returns for female entrepreneurs. If sectors that are … traditionally male owned could provide an opportunity to earn higher returns, then what factors could encourage women to cross over … the firm performance and characteristics of women in male-dominated sectors (crossovers) with women who are in female …

entrepreneurs in Uganda start (and strive) operating firms in male-dominated sectors, and what hinders other women from doing so …A range of reasons is cited to explain gender differences in business performance in Africa. Within those, the sector … of operations is consistently identified as a major issue. This paper uses a mixed methods approach to assess how women …

The Government of Tanzania is committed to supporting women entrepreneurs with both policy and practical support. The … Government of Tanzania has made impressive strides in supporting women entrepreneurs, and its policies reflect a commitment to … (SIDO) have been working to empower women entrepreneurs through training and access to credit. One crucial recommendation is …

In October 2012, the Government of Ethiopia launched the Women Entrepreneurship Development Project (WEDP), with the …-owned by women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia. In doing so, it created the first ever women-entrepreneur focused line of credit in … Africa, and one of few such operations in the world. In addition to the USD 45.9 million in financing, WEDP also offered a …

Is there a mindset gap holding women back in business? Can entrepreneurship training instill a set of attitudes … performance of women-owned micro and small enterprises in Ethiopia. The trainings were underpinned by psychology with a mission to …-efficacy, personal initiative, and entrepreneurial locus of control to the women, relative to a control group. The study finds suggestive …

facilitating finance for women small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs. Various stakeholders were interviewed during the … survey which included 500 women SME entrepreneurs, women centric business associations, relevant government organizations as … entrepreneurs. This also involved developing comprehensive knowledge of the environment that women entrepreneurs operate in and in …

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 …

practical advice and recommendations. This note focuses on the place of women in PPDs and how the platforms can or cannot …

understanding of female entrepreneurship in Turkey by analyzing the patterns and characteristics of female entrepreneurs and … characteristics. In section three, the entrepreneurship setting for women in Turkey is described. Section four describes the data and … examining time trends in entrepreneurial activity. The data on entrepreneurs comes from data on employers and own account …