This paper contributes to closing a knowledge gap on gender, entrepreneurship and development by linking the entrepreneurial productivity to start-up capital and skills. The empirical analysis of a survey of entrepreneurs in Swaziland confirmed the importance of start-up capital for sales. Women...

This thesis explores the relationship between formal commercial law in Benin and women's on-the-ground business practices. It constitutes the starting point of the author's doctoral project in the course of which she intends to further pursue her research on the impact of the OHADA commercial...

This paper analyzes the role of networks in access of women entrepreneurs to start-up capital and firm performance in Eswatini, a country with one of the highest female unemployment rates in Africa. The paper first shows that higher initial capital is associated with better sales performance for...

Opportunities for well-paid employment for women are scarce in many African countries. Entrepreneurship is therefore one way in which women can earn a decent livelihood for themselves and their families. Despite the potential opportunities arising from entrepreneurship, the possibilities are...

Women Entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Overview -- Women Entrepreneurs in Cameroon -- Women Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia -- Women Entrepreneurs in Ghana -- Women Entrepreneurs in Kenya -- Women Entrepreneurs in Lesotho -- Women Entrepreneurs in Namibia -- Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria --...

This study aims to explore the challenges facing the perception of women entrepreneurs in Bule Hora town administration. Related to the challenges facing in the perception, attitude, and belief of women entrepreneur in-action and the potential women are segregated. The researchers used a...