Women Entrepreneurs in Lebanon

Sally Shamieh and Roula Gergess

Chapter 9 in Women Entrepreneurs in the Middle East:Context, Ecosystems, and Future Perspectives for the Region, 2024, pp 169-191 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: This chapter provides an in-depth examination of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Lebanon, with a specific focus on the pivotal role played by women. Offering both a historical overview and a contemporary reality check, it establishes an overarching framework within which entrepreneurship in Lebanon is comprehensively described and explored. The narrative delves into the emergence and evolution of the ecosystem against the backdrop of a turbulent environment, shedding light on the progressively evolving role of women entrepreneurs. A detailed analysis of the current status of women in Lebanon highlights the challenges and barriers that female entrepreneurs encounter. This chapter also emphasizes the active engagement of women entrepreneurs in various sectors and concludes with an outlook on the future.

Keywords: Women Entrepreneurship; Historical Frameworks; Ecosystem; Future Perspectives; Analysis; Middle East (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L26 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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