This study explores gender disparities affecting women and youth in development through university–industry alliances in Uzbekistan. Recent reforms promote equality; however, men still dominate STEM careers due to cultural norms and bias. Overcoming this gap requires incorporating...

Farm resilience to withstand shocks and stresses has become a key topic in research and policy debates. However, disproportionate behavior toward women’s empowerment may underestimate farm resilience capacity. We examine the effects of gender equality on farm resilience capacity, with a focus...

"This book explores women's entrepreneurship in Asia and analyses the experiences of women entrepreneurs through institutional logics. Covering nine different countries throughout Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Brunei, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, this book highlights...

Lists of figuresList of tablesAbout the authorsList of abbreviationsPart 1: Introduction and overviewChapter 1 Pathways to progress: sustainable development in South AsiaChapter 2 Financial Vulnerabilities at the grass root levelChapter 3 Women and financeChapter 4 Community based organisations...