This paper answers the call for a deeper understanding of innovation issues in relation to female entrepreneurship. In doing so, it offers a comprehensive and updated picture of the state of the art of management research on innovation in women-owned firms. Specifically, by conducting a...

This paper answers the call for a deeper understanding of innovation issues in relation to female entrepreneurship. In doing so, it offers a comprehensive and updated picture of the state of the art of management research on innovation in women-owned firms. Specifically, by conducting a...

The biggest challenges faced by rural women in entrepreneurship activities are lack of education, limitations in vocational training opportunities and lack of knowledge on marketing strategies. While these challenges constitute obstacles to the realization of rural women's entrepreneurial...

The chapter reviews the potential role women entrepreneurs in emerging markets can play in contributing towards economic growth. It looks at challenges and opportunities unique to female entrepreneurs surrounding access to finance, socio-cultural barriers, and regulatory environments. The...

"Straddling North Africa and Western Asia, the Middle East has been a cradle of civilisation and entrepreneurship - well before the arrival of Islam. In this region, gender roles were traditionally specified by culture, with women often expected to stay within the family environment, while men...

"Straddling North Africa and Western Asia, the Middle East has been a cradle of civilisation and entrepreneurship - well before the arrival of Islam. In this region, gender roles were traditionally specified by culture, with women often expected to stay within the family environment, while men...