Highlights the situation facing women entrepreneurs in Albania, and describes the various forms of support that are available to assist women to establish and develop their own business.

Examines the functioning of micro and small enterprises in the Caribbean and the constraints they face. Draws conclusions from the existing constraints and develops new ideas for improved policy, regulatory and supporting frameworks. Includes the text of Recommendation concerning general...

Provides an overview of the situation of women micro and small entrepreneurs against a back drop of the four countries' economic conditions and the gender based socio-cultural, legal and political systems in place in these countries.

Discusses small enterprise development and private sector development as key methods for alleviating poverty.

Reviews the overal institutional frameworks as well as the policy and legislative environment having a bearing on employment and economic opportunities for women in the context of globalization.

Analyses the policy, legal and regulatory framework for small enterprise development; and assesses markets and the business environment for small enterprises.