Challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in developing countries

2015 ◽  
pp. 75-82 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs

scholarly journals LA MUJER EMPRENDEDORA EN EL TURISMO RURAL: PECULIARIDADES DEL CASO COSTARRICENSE A TRAVÉS DE LA REVISIÓN BIBLIOGRÁFICA

2020 ◽  
pp. 185-214
Author(s):  
Merlyn Gutiérrez Cruz ◽  
María Jesús Such Devesa ◽  
Patricia Gabaldón Quiñones
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Costa Rica ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Costa Rican ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Rural Entrepreneurship ◽  
Revisión Sistemática ◽  
Business Women ◽  
The World

Este artículo analiza el fenómeno de la mujer emprendedora en el turismo rural en Costa Rica, enmarcándola en el contexto latinoamericano y en el de las emprendedoras rurales. A partir de una revisión sistemática de la literatura, se define el perfil de las empresarias, sus motivaciones y las barreras que enfrentan. Los resultados ponen de manifiesto las importantes similitudes entre las emprendedoras turísticas rurales costarricenses con el resto de las emprendedoras en Latinoamérica y del mundo. Este estudio contribuye al conocimiento de las emprendedoras dentro del marco del turismo rural, esencial para el desarrollo económico del país. This article analyzes the phenomenon of entrepreneurial women in rural tourism in Costa Rica, framed within the Latin-American and rural entrepreneurship context. Using a systematic literature review, the profile of business-women gets defined through their motivations to start their businesses and the barriers they face. The results show the important similarities between Costa Rican rural tourism entrepreneurs and other female entrepreneurs in Latin America and the world. This study contributes to the knowledge of these entrepreneurs within the framework of rural tourism, essential for the economic development of developing countries.

Experience of Female Entrepreneurs With Disabilities in Zimbabwe

2018 ◽  
pp. 145-163
Author(s):  
Tafadzwa Rugoho ◽  
Agnes Chindimba
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Absolute Poverty ◽  
Light Industry ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Women With Disabilities ◽  
Economic Rights ◽  
Formal Employment ◽  
Employment Of Women

The global population of people with disabilities is estimated to be around one billion which represents 15% of the population. It is further estimated that the majority of people with disabilities are found in developing countries to which the majority are women. Adding on to the challenge, 82% percent of disabled people live below the poverty line and can barely employ sustainable means of earning a living and neither can they widen livelihood options due to their circumstances. Thus, they are languishing in absolute poverty. Developing countries are lagging behind in promoting the economic rights of women with disabilities. This is mainly shown by their absence in formal employment because many developing countries do not have policies which facilitate the employment of women with disabilities. Women with disabilities in Zimbabwe are concentrated in light industry entrepreneurship. The majority are found in vending, buying, and selling of cloth and electrical items, others are involved in cross-border trading.

Entrepreneurial bricolage: crowdfunding for female entrepreneurs during COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edgar Alva ◽  
Vanina Vivas ◽  
María Urcia
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Financial Resource ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Growth Strategies ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrepreneurial Bricolage

Purpose The crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic has had unprecedented effects around the world and particularly on vulnerable populations, such as female entrepreneurs in developing countries. They are facing a new normal, characterized by high uncertainty and resource constraints. This paper aims to use the experiential learning theory applied to entrepreneurship to propose the entrepreneurial bricolage approach to study how female entrepreneurs can overcome this type of crisis. Design/methodology/approach Within the research designs of conceptual papers, the study is situated within the model approach because the authors propose novel relationships between constructs to answer the research questions through the development of theoretical propositions. Findings The analysis suggests that the entrepreneurial bricolage process represents a type of strategy that allows these women to adapt to this new normal. Based on this approach, the authors suggest that crowdfunding represents a financial resource at hand for both pre-existing female entrepreneurs and new female entrepreneurs. Practical implications The theoretical implications suggest an alternative conceptual framework of the entrepreneurial bricolage process to analyse the female entrepreneurial activity in developing countries and during crisis’ contexts. The managerial implications suggest that crowdfunding is a financial resource at hand for female entrepreneurs that allow them to perform well, innovate or implement growth strategies and have more chances of surviving and growing during the crisis. Finally, the policy implications are oriented to the promotion of this kind of financial alternative and the generation of trust for users, along with the strengthening of a regulatory framework to attract more investors and entrepreneurs. Originality/value This study provides useful information on how the crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting female entrepreneurs in developing countries. It also expands on the literature on crowdfunding in terms of its advantages as a non-traditional funding source for women.

Future of Egyptian female entrepreneurs post COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Doaa M. Salman Abdou
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Labour Force ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Female Participation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Accelerate Development ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities ◽  
The Impact

PurposeCurrently, COVID-19 delayed economic growth and forced many businesses to shut down. Both formal and informal entrepreneurs are trying to develop a way out to survive. To measure the impact of the current crisis it is important to consider that many females are unrecorded in the formal market due to their secondary jobs as housewives. This paper explores some of the determinants that contribute in the acceleration of the Egyptian female entrepreneurs (EFEs) to participate in the labour force.Design/methodology/approachThe Dynamic model can determine the link between EG and Egyptian female labour force participation (EFLFP) for the period between 1990 and 2019. The cointegration test provides an insight on the future path of the relation and the significant role of EFEs in the labour market.FindingsThe outcomes point out the existence of a positive significant impact by the EG on the EFLFP and a fluctuating relation between fertility rates and the EFLFP. The results support the literature and highlight the current challenges, as the EFLFP is minute due to the increase of EG. Taking into consideration that many female activities are unrecorded and official statistics only counts the monetarist economic activities and does not include the secondary and mandatory activities – delivered at house. Results provide guidance on setting the required strategies and policies to survive after the corona crisis.Research limitations/implicationsThe study cover only the time interval during 1990 and 2020. No available data before this interval.Practical implicationsEgyptian entrepreneurs is challenged with numerous obstacles difficulties such as lack of experience, shortages of finance, marketing channels and finally the pandemic. On ground many entrepreneurs depend on starting their business using a bootstrapping approach to overcome such obstacles and focuses on primary activities. In developing countries the importance role of female entrepreneurs needs to be disseminated as they can function efficiently from home and can balance between house commitment and the country commitments. Using technology can help in measure the female participation and foster their education to enter entrepreneurial activities and accelerate development and growth.Social implicationsIn developing countries the importance role of female entrepreneurs needs to be disseminated as they can function efficiently from home and can balance between house commitment and the country commitments. Using technology can help in measure the female participation and foster their education to enter entrepreneurial activities and accelerate development and growth.Originality/valueThe current study contributes to the new stream of empirical analysis that provides evidence of the role of EFEs in one of the highest population developing countries (Egypt) during the time of corona virus. Also, shows the impact of COVID-19 that forced EFEs to develop micro-businesses. Results point out to the minor role of EFEs in the formal economic activities and provide an insight on the required regulations and policies to accelerate EFEs. Female activities in the informal market that are unmeasured lead to underestimating the female contribution. As well, the indirect role of female at house is not included in the data.

Assessing the Environmental and Social Obstacles to Women Entrepreneurs

2021 ◽  
pp. 90-105
Author(s):  
Nazima Elahi ◽  
Qaisar Ali Malik
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
Female Entrepreneurship ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
The Social ◽  
Major Factors

Economic development is an ultimate goal of developing countries and utilization of human capital to achieve this goal is accepted vital globally. Entrepreneurship, recognized as a central force to bring economic growth, needs more women to be involved in this context. Studies on female-entrepreneurs are missing for developing countries, especially in the context of Pakistan. Therefore, this study is aimed to find the social and environmental factors acting as hindrance to female-entrepreneurship development in Pakistan. Primary data is collected from five major divisions of Pakistan involving 200 social entrepreneurs engaged in running their businesses and contributing towards the social well-being of society. The findings highlighting the major environmental and social factors are generalized and presented against each division in results section. It is concluded that access to finance, social norms, lack of adequate infrastructure, registration facilities, access to marketing, and acknowledgment are among the major factors, which deter their entrepreneurship development.

scholarly journals Employment Women Through Entrepreneurship Development and Education in Developing Countries

JWEE ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Mirjana Radović-Marković ◽  
Priscilla Achakpa
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Informal Economy ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Skill Training ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Female Entrepreneurship ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Important Challenge ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Impact

Women entrepreneurship is today one of the major factors contributing to a country’s prosperity and to the global market in general. However, females still own and manage significantly fewer businesses than men. Especially, women in developing countries face disadvantages and discrimination. Compared to their male counterparts, women in developing countries have a lower level of education and skill training. Another important challenge for female entrepreneurs in developing countries is the issue of safety and protection of women, especially those operating in the informal economy. The most female entrepreneurs in developing economies are motivated to start their businesses out of necessity, reflecting lack of employment alternatives or dissatisfaction with existing employment. The overall nature and extent to which female entrepreneurship can develop in developing economies is greatly influenced by project to strengthening them. In line with this, the aim of our research was to explore the impact of one of these programmes -GWIN project and its effect to empowering women in Nigeria. Based on the findings, it was concluded that GWiN project plays a significant role in the economic development of women in Nigeria through the benefits of various supports to them.

scholarly journals An Institutional Approach to Female Entrepreneurship in Nigeria

JWEE ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Ann Terngu Makar Vandefan
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Female Entrepreneurship ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Unemployment Rates ◽  
Medium Scale ◽  
Institutional Approach ◽  
Institutional Frameworks ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medium Enterprises

With the increase in population and unemployment rates globally, especially in developing countries like Nigeria, the government of most nationals is unable to provide adequate jobs for their teeming population. This study is to ascertain the Institutional Approach to Female entrepreneurship in Nigeria.  There are about 37,067,416 micro businesses and 36,994,578 Small and 4,670 Medium Scale businesses respectively in Nigeria (SMEDAN 2010, SMEDAN 2013 & SMEDAN 2015). Female entrepreneurs accounted for ownership of 43.32% of Microenterprises and 22.75% of Small and Medium enterprises respectively (NEPZA 2013). Yet there is no clear Institutional Approach to Female Entrepreneurship in Nigeria. The focus of this article is to explain the reasons for the lack of institutional approach and proffer ways to developing same.  This is imperative in order to develop institutional frameworks for providing effective support for female entrepreneurs

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO WOMEN’S VENTURE SUCCESS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: AN EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (01) ◽  
pp. 1650001 ◽  
Author(s):  
JENNIFER M. SEQUEIRA ◽  
SHERRHONDA R. GIBBS ◽  
NORMA A. JUMA
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Economic Freedom ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Secondary Analyses ◽  
Human And Social Capital

Although the body of literature on female entrepreneurs is relatively small when compared to that of men; the majority of articles that have focused on female entrepreneurs and issues surrounding them center on women in developed countries. Few studies place emphasis on female entrepreneurs in developing countries. Guided by the resource-based view of human and social capital, the article explores the relationship among individual and entrepreneurial factors, institutional factors and women’s venture success in developing countries. Hypotheses are tested with a sample of 350 female entrepreneurs using individual and country level data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) database and the Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom. Female entrepreneurs were chosen from six developing countries: Argentina, Brazil, Hungary, India, Mexico and South Africa. Results indicate certain factors (i.e. household income, knowing an entrepreneur, and country of origin) play a role in venture success for female entrepreneurs in developing countries. Secondary analyses demonstrated that the developing country’s economic freedom, cultural norms, financial support and government supportiveness may also impact women’s venture success.

Making Do by Doing without: The Funding Sources of Female Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (1) ◽  
pp. 14824
Author(s):  
Bede Akorige Atarah ◽  
Augustine Awuah Peprah ◽  
Abednego Feehi Okoe Amartey ◽  
Bylon Abeeku Bamfo
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Funding Sources

Experience of Female Entrepreneurs With Disabilities in Zimbabwe

2022 ◽  
pp. 1694-1707
Author(s):  
Tafadzwa Rugoho ◽  
Agnes Chindimba
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Absolute Poverty ◽  
Light Industry ◽  
Female Entrepreneurs ◽  
Women With Disabilities ◽  
Economic Rights ◽  
Formal Employment ◽  
Employment Of Women

The global population of people with disabilities is estimated to be around one billion which represents 15% of the population. It is further estimated that the majority of people with disabilities are found in developing countries to which the majority are women. Adding on to the challenge, 82% percent of disabled people live below the poverty line and can barely employ sustainable means of earning a living and neither can they widen livelihood options due to their circumstances. Thus, they are languishing in absolute poverty. Developing countries are lagging behind in promoting the economic rights of women with disabilities. This is mainly shown by their absence in formal employment because many developing countries do not have policies which facilitate the employment of women with disabilities. Women with disabilities in Zimbabwe are concentrated in light industry entrepreneurship. The majority are found in vending, buying, and selling of cloth and electrical items, others are involved in cross-border trading.

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