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This paper reviews and critically evaluates existing evidence on female entrepreneurial activity. First, we identify how female-run businesses are different, by examining both economic and non-economic outcomes which are frequently overlooked. Second, we offer a comprehensive discussion of...
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female entrepreneurship and various institutional factors, including women's financial inclusion, the gender gap in education … owners relative to men. The gap in female entrepreneurship is especially apparent in low-income economies, where women are …This paper analyzes data on female and male entrepreneurship that were collected by the World Bank Group …
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results show that crossovers do not necessarily have more education or greater skills than noncrossovers. Rather, women … 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 …
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-demographic characteristics such as education, marital status, number of children, and urban or rural location on gender gap in entrepreneurship … characteristics. In section three, the entrepreneurship setting for women in Turkey is described. Section four describes the data and … understanding of female entrepreneurship in Turkey by analyzing the patterns and characteristics of female entrepreneurs and …
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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 …
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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 …
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increase, unprecedented numbers of women are entering the world of business and entrepreneurship. The number of women … successful businesses. While education for women is making major progress along the years, women often still lack vocational and …The world today believes that supporting women entrepreneurs is vital for economic growth. As economic opportunities …
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practical advice and recommendations. This note focuses on the place of women in PPDs and how the platforms can or cannot …
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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 … advancing women. The Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Marketing, which commissioned this report, has established special …
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