Women Entrepreneurship Through the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

2022 ◽  
pp. 324-345
Author(s):  
Mugove Mashingaidze
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Economic Recovery ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
The Government ◽  
Gathering Data ◽  
Practical Implications

The chapter investigated the COVID-19-induced challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe, the strategies used by women entrepreneurs to survive the COVID-19 crisis, and the government support needed by women entrepreneurs to recover from the pandemic. A quantitative research approach using a structured questionnaire was adopted for gathering data. Empirical findings illustrate that women entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe faces a multiplicity of challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, findings indicate that women entrepreneurs are cutting down costs, have introduced new delivery channels, and have reviewed their business models to become more resilient. However, women entrepreneurs also expect the government to offer readily accessible finances, arrange for skills and capacity-building training in response to the new normal, and craft economic recovery policies and packages that are tailored to specifically respond to the needs of women entrepreneurs. The study has both theoretical and practical implications.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Women Entrepreneurs’Business Success in Somalia

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nimco Salah Guled ◽  
Burcin Kaplan
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Base Study ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Women Entrepreneur

Globalization has dramatically changed the role of opposite genders in world business. Today women entrepreneurship is increasing significantly in all over the world. However, it is widely recognized that women entrepreneurship is not only important for economic growth but also vital to improve the living standard of societies. Despite of these facts, women’s contribution in entrepreneurship is lower than men’s in nearly all societies and various factors are effecting on their success. Thus, the purpose of this study is to elaborate the factors such as financial capital, fund support, socio economic influence, market & network and government influence on the success of women entrepreneurs business in Somalia. Nonetheless to identify these factors impact, researcher chose quantitative research base study with primary data. Women entrepreneurs from SME (Small & Medium Enterprises) in Somalia were selected as target sample and total of 100 sample size was chosen. Questionnaire was used as instrumentation of data collection. Additionally, convenience sampling was carried out to select target respondents for collect the data. Moreover, Bivariate and reliability analysis was carried out with the help of SPSS (statistical Package for social sciences) for data analysis. Main findings reveals that government support, market& network, fund support and market & network factors are significantly impact on women entrepreneur in Somalia. Moreover no significant impact was found for the socio economic factors on women entrepreneur business success.

scholarly journals A Study on Women Entrepreneurs in Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-19
Author(s):  
P. Sundari ◽  
G. Gannasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
The Government

The research paper “A study on women entrepreneurs in Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli district”, attempts to find out the reasons for starting business by women entrepreneurs in the study area and also analyses the various business avenues open and utilize by women entrepreneurs. The paper also throws light on the income earned by women entrepreneurs and how they supporting other sources of income. It also analyse a problems faced by women entrepreneurs and the Government support for women entrepreneurs to start a business of their own. Finally a paper comes with some important findings, which are relevant to the progress of women entrepreneurship in the study area.

scholarly journals Women and Organizational Capabilities in Seaweed Production in North Gorontalo

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Sukarman Kamuli ◽  
Basri Amin
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Organizational Capabilities ◽  
North Coast ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Women's Associations ◽  
The North ◽  
Seaweed Production ◽  
The Government ◽  
Organizational Patterns

Despite the government support for economic development in some coastal areas in Indonesia, the paradigm about women’s agency remains almost the same. This is because women are still marginalized. This paper focuses on looking at agency of women in managing their resources. This study proves that women are active agents in coastal areas of North Gorontalo. Specifically, in the seaweed production, empirical evidences show significantly that women's associations succeeded in gaining economic advantages, participatory leadership, and had adaptability towards changes in technology and seaweed market. Applying a qualitative research approach, this study illustrates a number of policy subjects, organizational patterns, regional opportunity, and actors that support the centrality of women’s organizational capabilities in the field of seaweed production in the north coast of Gorontalo. This study justifies the tendency in Gorontalo, and perhaps in other areas in Indonesia, that women groups have an economic reputation in the seaweed production because they are fully involved in all production processes.

Why research is needed in women entrepreneurship in India: a viewpoint

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (7) ◽  
pp. 1042-1057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sucheta Agarwal ◽  
Usha Lenka
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Growth Process ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gender Biases ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Government

Purpose The spirit of entrepreneurship among nationals of a country leads and contributes significantly to the growth process of a country. In this drive, there cannot be gender biases among men and women. The government in India has taken several initiatives to increase the participation of women entrepreneurs and, thus, making a partner to the growth and development process of the country. The initiatives in this direction were taken up through five-year development policy plans commencing from the fifth five-year plan (1974-1978). The focus of five-year plans since then has been reoriented toward women welfare stressing more specifically on women empowerment through women entrepreneurship programs. The purpose of this paper is to appraise the series of development plans and programs initiated for the empowerment of women entrepreneurship in India. Design/methodology/approach The paper is developed based on the concepts, policies and practices being implemented across the regions to promote women entrepreneurs. The methodology adopted to assess and analyze the relevant components very much matches the existing practices. The paper relates the concepts, programs and practices. This study has revealed certain issues based on the available data and information on women entrepreneurship to establish a view and rational as of why research is needed in the area of women entrepreneurship. To support this concept, the study has considered the experiences of two important states of India, namely, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Findings The study reveals that Government of India has launched several policies and development programs to infuse the spirit of entrepreneurship among the women groups and thereby not only making them financially self-sustained but also to contribute to the growth process of the economy. However, there remain many gaps in achieving the goals due to the variety of factors. This becomes more significant as the level of women entrepreneurship in India is very low as compared to other economies and also between the men and women entrepreneurs within the country. The study brings out the need and importance for the future research in the area of women entrepreneurship and thereby exploring the areas of concern and bringing out needed improvements to strengthen the women entrepreneurship programs and policies. Originality/value This research provides a future direction to the academicians, researchers and policymakers to provide a framework to reorient the programs and policies for the cause of women entrepreneurship growth in India. The paper very much emphasis that the research findings will have influence on government policies and serve as an effective tool for implementation of state programs meant for woman entrepreneurs more effectively and efficiently. The ultimate impact of research findings will be an economic change in the quality of life of woman enterprise in the society.

Productivity and lending during the pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 123-141
Author(s):  
E. V. Bessonova ◽  
S. V. Popova ◽  
N. A. Turdyeva ◽  
A. N. Tsvetkova
Keyword(s):  
Government Support ◽  
Economic Recovery ◽  
Support Programs ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Government Lending ◽  
The Government ◽  
Number Of Firms

The access to credits for companies with high productivity is an important factor for the economic recovery after the shock. In this paper, we analyze changes in banks’ lending to Russian companies’ in 2020. Our analysis shows that in 2020 the volume of new ruble credits increased relative to the level of the previous year. At the same time, there were changes in loans’ structure, which are explained by the effect of government lending support programs that began in May—June 2020. This fact indicates that a large number of firms made use of these programs last year, partially or fully covering temporary liquidity needs in the period of significant decrease in demand and revenue. Outside of the government support programs, the structure of market lending did not change significantly in 2020 compared to 2019. Banks prefer to lend to more productive companies: we see that the volume of credits to high productive firms was at the same level as in 2019. This means that efficient firms that should be drivers of economic recovery did not have problems with access to credit in 2020.

scholarly journals Information transparency: How do Department of Library and Information Science students at South Valley University perceive the state’s dealing with the novel coronavirus outbreak?

2020 ◽  
pp. 096100062096568
Author(s):  
Essam Mansour
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Information Transparency ◽  
The Government ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

This study proposes to investigate the knowledge and perception of students in the Department of Library and Information Science at South Valley University in Upper Egypt about the state’s dealing with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 that has been detected in Egypt in February 2020. A quantitative research approach was adopted in the form of a survey. The target population of the study included students ( N = 295) of the fourth year of Department of Library and Information Science at South Valley University, of which 253 responded to the study questionnaire, representing 85.8% of the total number. The study found that there is no significant relationship between the students’ gender and other variables of the study according to the statistics used. It also showed that the most popular information sources mentioned by Department of Library and Information Science students to get information related to the coronavirus were social media and the Internet/Web. The publication/dissemination of information and its availability were badly perceived by the students. About one-third of them questioned the government’s ability to deal with the novel coronavirus. They highly believe in the role of information transparency in fighting both administrative and human corruption. The students emphasized the citizens’ right to criticize the government when it does not comply with the transparency, as well as the right to access any information owned by it in any formats at any time. They were dissatisfied with the government’s ability to retrieve information, organize, store, have legislations, and own a good database of citizens, as well as its capabilities, in terms of transparency, competence, benevolence, honesty, accuracy, efficiency/effectiveness, practicality, and confidence, in relation to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Finally, the study indicated that barriers, such as the spread of administrative and human corruption, security restrictions, and the fragility of the freedom to disclose government information, were highly significant by the surveyed students.

Governmental management by trust communication: German organizational rhetoric in the 2008 financial crisis

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-45
Author(s):  
Jan C. L. König ◽  
Klaus-Peter Wiedmann
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Organizational Rhetoric ◽  
2008 Financial Crisis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rhetorical Action ◽  
The 2008 Financial Crisis ◽  
The Government ◽  
Governmental Management ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of the authors of this paper is to observe the German Government’s rhetorical communication measurements during the 2008 financial crisis. Design/methodology/approach – The authors compiled approaches of organizational rhetoric and pragma-linguistics first to offer a consistent concept and method for observation and analysis. Later on, they give an overview of the problem of trust and confidence according to Luhmann’s approach and its meaning for crisis rhetoric and marketing and managing approaches. Findings – In the following case study, the authors offer a rhetorical text analysis, combined with a pragmatic perspective of accompanying legal measurements of the government as non-verbal communication. The authors show how the government re-established trust among German consumers and eventually overcame the crisis mainly by rhetorical action. Research limitations/implications – Regarding future crises, the authors suggest that the interaction of trust, financial markets and rhetorical approaches could be better understood. This could include both more quantitative research and qualitative rhetorical approaches. Practical implications – Practical implications clearly show the importance of rhetorical education, especially for crises. This counts for governmental managers, as well as entrepreneurs and spokesmen. Social implications – The authors also revealed the problem of unjustified trust which can become dangerous for social welfare, even if it is only produced by misleading communication. This problem can only be solved by a careful public regulation. Originality/value – Finally, the authors could describe the importance of effective language and communication as a tool for the German Government in the financial crisis in 2008. It can be also described as an example for decision-makers in similar situations.

scholarly journals Problems and Opportunities of Women Entrepreneurship in Char Areas of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Md. Al Mamun ◽  
Md. Abdul Jabbar ◽  
Rebeka Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Important Barrier ◽  
The Government ◽  
Cattle Rearing

The study was conducted to have an overview of the existing condition of women entrepreneurs in climate vulnerable char area in line with their problems and prospects. The analysis was based on primary data collected through personal interviews spread over a period of three months in four districts namely Bogura, Sirajgong, Ghaibandha and Rangpur of Bangladesh which have a significant area of char land. A set of questionnaires were prepared to conduct the field survey. The results revealed that women entrepreneurship in char area is an important tool to improve livelihood, empowerment and economic independency of many women. Indeed, women in char areas are engaged in different types of enterprises of which some are agro-based (poultry and cattle rearing, seed business and organic fertilizer business) and some are nonfarm based (boutique house, handicrafts, grocery and tailoring). Fertile and virgin soil with isolation distance is the most common opportunity for agricultural seed business in char areas. Huge cattle population in char areas is another organic manure business in chars. Most of the cases showed that women entrepreneurs selected their enterprises with what they were familiar and started their business with own savings followed by borrowing money from parents or husband or relatives. The study clearly indicated that lack of capital; communication and transportation are still the main problem of women entrepreneurs in char area. The other major problems include absence of marketing facilities, lack of chances for skill development training and different family issues. Family conflict and negative attitude of society also important barrier to start up a business. Another common barrier faced by the women entrepreneurs is balancing time between the enterprise and the family duty or responsibilities. This study conveys the message that if the char land women are provided with appropriate training, motivation and need-based financial and related assistance, they will enter into the entrepreneurial occupation in a large number and will prove their worth to contribute to the economy of Bangladesh. Both the government organizations and private sector should contribute to promote entrepreneurship development for women in the char area of Bangladesh where a great opportunity is waiting.

scholarly journals The Extent of Child Trafficking and National Response in Ethiopia: A Quantitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1542-1554
Author(s):  
Aden Tolla ◽  
Shanta Singh
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Child Victims ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Child Trafficking ◽  
Rights Of The Child ◽  
The Government

This article analyzes the extent of child trafficking from a quantitative standpoint. The quantitative research approach was adopted in this study, supported by the application of cross-sectional exploratory and descriptive research design, which was used to address the extent of child trafficking in Ethiopia. A total of 636 household respondents were selected by systematic random sampling technique to fulfil the adopted quantitative survey. Data analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0 statistical software packages. Adapt Quantitative-Logistic Regression, Bivariate analysis, Multivariate analysis, and Cross-tabulation of extent and factors of child trafficking were thoroughly quantified. The extent of child trafficking from the total result in the study area is about 128 children had been trafficked from the total of 636 households and that means the extent of child trafficking is about 20.1 percent in East Este Woreda and Debre Tabor woreda in or 1 child from 5 children had been trafficked. It recommended, the research is needed to identify the extent of child victims and vulnerable of trafficking in the study area to combat the problem. On the other hand, for a clear understanding of the International Conventions and Treaties (such as fully translating Rights of the Child and all ratified conventions), the publication should be translated to Amharic and Oromifa version (local language) in the official Negarit Gazeta of Ethiopia, so that everyone could understand and seek to implement their right easily. Information gup is a disadvantage for the nation, the government should use different programs on television and radio to address the issue.

scholarly journals Small Business and Their Challenges During COVID-19 Pandemic in Developing Countries; in Case of Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abriham Ebabu Engidaw
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Secondary Data Analysis ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Government

Abstract The main objective of this study was to demonstrate the challenges of small businesses during corona virus pandemic in developing countries specifically in Ethiopia. Methodologically, the study deployed secondary data analysis followed descriptive research design. Also, this study was conducted through both qualitative and quantitative research approach. The secondary data analysis result shows that many small and large businesses are suffering challenges and this unprecedented coronavirus crisis has caused destruction for many businesses in the globe and it is challenging to survive with reduced revenue, jobs lost and life slowing down and weak marketing performance even difficult to keep a calm head and their business alive. To support these businesses the government should use different mechanisms by cooperating with wealthy peoples and other non-governmental organizations. Besides, the small business owners should manage expectations and communicate with staff, suppliers, banks, and customers throughout this coronavirus frightening. Reduce expenses, be open to their employees about their finances and keep marketing, use different alternatives to deliver their product and recover from the crisis.

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