scholarly journals An empirical study of Women Entrepreneurship motivational factors in Botswana

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Khulekani Sibanda
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Push Factors ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up

Women entrepreneurship plays a significant role in the economic development of a nation’s economy; thus, this study was set up to study the main motivations of women entrepreneurs in Botswana. The findings revealed that the women entrepreneurs in Botswana are motivated by a range of issues to start business both the pull and push factors. It was thus recommended that the government should provide sufficient infrastructural facilities along with the routine concessions and incentives to women entrepreneurs in the region. For better results, there should be co-ordination among the various agencies involved, without any overlapping of the functions. Flexibility and timely assistance by the financial institutions would help the women entrepreneurs to survive profitably, despite the entry of multinationals into the country and region. The officials of both the government and the banks should take initiative in the matter of financial and promotional assistance to the new and prospective women entrepreneurs.

scholarly journals Motivational Factors towards Women Entrepreneurship with Reference To Coimbatore City

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 1147-1150
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Global Markets ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Push Factors ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
New Business ◽  
The Government

The role of Women entrepreneur in economic development is also being recognized and steps are being taken to promote women entrepreneurship. Women entrepreneurship must be molded properly with entrepreneurial traits and skills to meet the changes in trends, challenges global markets and also be competent enough to sustain and strive for excellence in the entrepreneurial arena. The study is about analyzing the entrepreneurship of women in Coimbatore city. The main objective is to investigate pull and push factors for women in entering entrepreneurship and to find out what kind of motivations women have as well as what barriers they need to faced. For this purpose primary data will be collected from 150 respondents who are residing at Coimbatore and it is concluded that women in Coimbatore city have higher interest towards starting a new business and this has to be taken in to consideration by the government towards women empowerment.

Women Entrepreneurship Development in India

2013 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Ambiga ◽  
M. Ramasamy
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Indian Women ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities

Role of Women in Economic Development is vital to achieve the inclusive growth. Entrepreneurship is one of the means to make involve them in Nation building and Economic Development. Till 1980s, only a very few women took Entrepreneurial activities in India1. In 1980, “New Delhi Declaration and Plan of Action” adopted to emphasize on development of entrepreneurial skills among the women. The decade (1980-1990) witnessed several institutional initiatives towards women entrepreneurship. Its only after the liberalization of Indian economy in 1990s, with the opportunities poured in and along with institutional support, Women entrepreneurship started to flourish. In this paper the concept and classification of Women Entrepreneurs is discussed. The hurdles faced by Women to set up the enterprises and the government schemes for Women Entrepreneurship development are also analyzed. The Success story of few Indian Women Entrepreneurs is narrated in brief. Finally it is concluded that the success of Women Entrepreneurship among City dwelling Upper middle Class Women should also be spread to Women in country side.

Can education empower women through entrepreneurial marketing

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Broto Rauth Bhardwaj
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrepreneurial Marketing ◽  
Expansion Plan ◽  
The Status ◽  
Set Up

Purpose This paper aims to find the role of education in enhancing the status of women entrepreneurs through empowerment and self-employment. This will also help in upliftment of women and community services being contributed by them. The data were collected from all over India (east, west, north and south). Design/methodology/approach The empirical study aims at developing the understanding about role of nature of business-influencing community services through women entrepreneurship. Several organizations from manufacturing and services sectors were selected for the empirical study established by women entrepreneurs. Findings The data were collected through a questionnaire survey, observations and an interview method. There is a significant relationship between size of the business expansion and the sector of business and profit generated for enhancing community services through women entrepreneurship. Research limitations/implications This implies that in the Indian context, mostly women entrepreneurs invest and set up enterprises mostly in sectors of beauty, retail, food and childcare, other sectors that require less investment, less manual labor and comparatively non-heavy engineering sectors. Originality/value The results show that the expansion plan is dependent on the profits and objective of community services generated in the business.

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.

scholarly journals „Dziki Zachód” Państwa Środka – bezpieczeństwo i gospodarka w chińskiej polityce wobec prowincji Xinjiang

2018 ◽  
pp. 47-59
Author(s):  
Szymon Mikołajczyk
Keyword(s):  
Economic Policy ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Minority Rights ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
War On Terrorism ◽  
Western Province ◽  
Chinese Policy ◽  
The Government

The main purpose of the article is to present the key elements of Chinese policy in Xinjiang. This western province represents 1/6 of China’s landmass and plays a significant role in Chinese security and economic policy. This study tries to show the complexity of challenges that Chinese have to face in their attitude to Xinjiang. For years, Xinjiang was known as a primary front in Chinese war on terrorism. That is why, a question whether the government uses the threat of terrorism as an excuse to violate minority rights is raised. Recently, China has been implementing a new policy, which is more concerned on economic development and improvement of living standards and could be a first step in a long way to stabilize the situation in the province.

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.

WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A RELATIONAL EXPLORATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarika Singh ◽  
Alok Kumar Rai
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
New World ◽  
The State ◽  
General Notion ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
Indian Women ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
The World ◽  
Economic Improvement

Growth has both financial and social dimensions and is partial without the improvement of women who constitute about fifty percent of the general populace. It miles a general notion that women as a mother, wife, daughter, daughter-in-law and as many more characters in their life have to bear numerous responsibilities of their families. Women have broken four walls around them build by their family members and society and enter into a new world where they have their own identity. Now women have started taking part in the construction of the new world, having more potential, possibilities and opportunities. Strengthening women entrepreneurs is an essence of achieving the non-stop and sustainable economic improvement of the country. By the time, the world comprehended that growth of any economy cannot reach its par without the energetic participation of the women in shaping the state. Women entrepreneurs face social, financial, organizational, mental and diverse other issues whilst running their venture. Aside from all the restrains, Indian women move onward and are cherished for their achievements of their respective area. The objective of this paper is to become aware of the problems and difficulties that women face in the direction of their entrepreneurship.

KIRGIZİSTAN’DA GENÇ KADIN GİRİŞİMCİLİĞİNİN MEVCUT DURUMU

2020 ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
А.У. Аскарбекова
Keyword(s):  
New Deal ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
General Situation ◽  
Pull Factors ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Push Factors ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Women’S Entrepreneurship ◽  
Women's Entrepreneurship

Özet. Kadın girişimciliği giderek hızlı gelişmektedir ve bu konuya ilgiyi arttırmaktadır. Kadın girişimciliği ekonomik büyümeyi sağlamada ve istihdam olanaklarını arttırmada önemli rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı Kırgızistan’daki genç kadın girişimciliğin genel durumu, Kırgız kadınları girişimciliğe motive eden faktörler, karşılaştığı sorunlar ve çözüm önerilerini ortaya koymaktır. Genç kadın girişimcilerin temel sorunları kaynak bulmada ortaya çıktığı ve son zamanlarda iticiden daha çok çekici faktörlerden güdülenerek yeni işe başladıkları sonucuna gidilmiştir. Аннотация. Аялдар ишкердүүлүгү тездик менен өнүгүп жатат жана бул маселеге болгон кызыгууну арттырууда. Аялдардын ишкердүүлүгү экономикалык өсүүнү камсыз кылуу жана жумушка орношуу мүмкүнчүлүктөрүн жогорулатууда маанилүү ролду ойнойт. Бул изилдөөнүн максаты - Кыргызстандагы жаш аял ишкердүүлүгүнүн жалпы абалын, кыргыз аялдарын ишкердүүлүккө түрткөн факторлорду, көйгөйлөрдү жана аларды чечүү жолдорун табуу болуп саналат. Жаш аял ишкерлердин негизги көйгөйлөрү ресурстарды издеп табууга байланыштуу жана акыркы кездерде жагымсыз терс факторлорго караганда жагымдуу факторлордон мотивациялануу менен жаңы бизнес баштап жатышкандыгы аныкталды. Abstract. Women entrepreneurship is growing rapidly and this causes lots of interest. Women’s entrepreneurship plays an important role in promoting economiс growth and increasing employment opportunities. The purpose of this study is to reveal the general situation of young women entrepreneurship in Kyrgyzstan, the factors motivating Kyrgyz women to entrepreneurship, the problems they are facing, and the suggestions for solutions. The main. problems of young women entrepreneurs are finding the resourses and in recent times pull factors motivate much more to start new deal than push factors.

scholarly journals Motivational factors affecting informal women entrepreneurs in North-West Province

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanchen Henning ◽  
Kabira Akoob
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Formal Sector ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
North West ◽  
Rural Villages ◽  
The North ◽  
Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽  
The Government

Background: Informal women entrepreneurs in the rural villages of North-West strive to progress from poverty to prosperity. There is a growing appreciation that the conditions that support women’s ability to start and grow ventures may be different from those that help men and therefore there is a need to examine the motivational factors affecting women’s enterprise development.Aim: The study aimed to identify the motivational factors of women in the Mahikeng area to start informal enterprises, the barriers they experience and their developmental business needs.Setting: The study focussed on informal women entrepreneurs in the rural villages of Mahikeng in the North-West province.Methods: In total, 80 face-to-face questionnaires were completed with women entrepreneurs. A principal component analysis of 15 items of the total questionnaire was performed on the data to determine which items could be reduced and transformed into new components.Results: ‘Destitute conditions’, ‘Entrepreneurial Spirit’ and ‘Passion for Product’ emerged as the three underlying motivational factors. The component ‘Destitute conditions’ was ranked as the most important reason for starting an informal business. The need to transcend impoverished conditions (a push factor) and the need for self-determination (a pull factor) were almost equally strong amongst the 80 participants. ‘Lack of financial and business skills’ was ranked as the biggest obstacle to keeping the business running. Ninety-one per cent of the women entrepreneurs reported that they had never received any training from the government or the private sector.Conclusions: Access to basic infrastructure, training, funding and business networks will enable self-efficacy behaviour of women entrepreneurs in the Mahikeng district to move beyond poverty. Recommendations included the establishment of a regional database of informal women entrepreneurs, the improvement of basic facilities and infrastructure and access to microloans as well as training by the formal sector.

Implications of financial institution support for women’s business projects

2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Concepción De la Fuente ◽  
Mónica Segovia-Pérez ◽  
Cristina Figueroa-Domecq
Keyword(s):  
International Economic ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Female Entrepreneurship ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Business Women ◽  
Specific Support

Business women and their companies, powerful drivers of international economic development, are characterised by certain idiosyncrasies. The present study aimed to analyse the effect of financial support for female entrepreneurship on the number and characteristics of such endeavours. Data for 2005-2012 drawn from the database of new company projects financed by AVALMADRID SGR were analysed with univariate and bivariate methods. The findings revealed differences between female and male entrepreneurship and showed that women’s business activities are more intense when specific support is available from financial institutions. Keywords: Women, entrepreneurship, financing, Spanish Mutual Guarantee Institutions (SGR), Guarantee Scheme, regression model, SMEs.

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