Developing Women Entrepreneurs in South Asia: Issues, Initiatives and Experiences
Author(s):
Trade and Investment Division (TID)
Economic Sector(s):
(1) Employment promotion; (2) Advancement of women
ESCAP Reference
No.: ST/ESCAP/2401
Division/Office:
Trade and Investment
Published Date:
29 December 2005
Country:
{Sub-regional Publication}
Hard Copy Price:
Online Copy Only
Women’s entrepreneurship has a tremendous potential in empowering women and transforming society. Yet this potential remains largely untapped in South Asia, with less than ten per cent of the entrepreneurs being women. This paper reviews some of the issues concerning women entrepreneurship in South Asia, considers good practicies for developing women entrepreneurs and provides an overview of some of the inivatives in South Asia to promote women entrepreneurs.
Developing Women Entrepreneurs in South Asia: Issues, Initiatives and Experiences
