WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN AFRICA: MOTIVATIONS, CONSTRAINTS AND PERFORMANCE

Tigineh Mersha and Ven Sriran
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Tigineh Mersha: Merrick School of Business, University of Baltimore, USA
Ven Sriran: Merrick School of Business, University of Baltimore, USA

in ABEM Conference Proceedings from Academy of Business and Emerging Markets (ABEM), Canada, currently edited by Satyendra Singh

Abstract: In both developed nations and emerging economies, it is now widely recognized that entrepreneurship helps create jobs and stimulates economic growth. To more fully exploit the benefits that can accrue from entrepreneurial activities of all citizens, promoting women entrepreneurship and strengthening the likelihood of their success is critical. However, studies indicate that the playing field is not level for aspiring men and female entrepreneurs in many societies, and that women often encounter more hurdles in their effort to start and grow businesses compared to their male counterparts. This recognition has prompted some nations to introduce policy initiatives aimed at encouraging women entrepreneurship with encouraging results. Unfortunately, however, not all nations have taken such steps.

Keywords: WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS; AFRICA; MOTIVATIONS; CONSTRAINTS; PERFORMANCE (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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