Female participation in entrepreneurial activities is higher in Sub-Saharan Africa than in any other region. However, women-owned businesses significantly underperform those owned by men. This paper identifies the main constraints that women face in developing their businesses in Africa and discusses how these constraints influence strategic choices in areas such as level of investment and sector of operations. The paper synthesizes the emerging lessons...
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2017/11/07
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Documento de trabajo sobre investigaciones relativas a políticas
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WPS8239
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2017/11/07
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Disclosed
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Gender and enterprise development in Sub-Saharan Africa : a review of constraints and effective interventions
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trade and competitiveness