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Background Note
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2011
(Revised from original 2006 version)
Female Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries
by
Geoffrey G. Jones and Alexis Lefort
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Abstract
Examines the extent of and challenges facing female entrepreneurs in developing countries. There are higher rates of female entrepreneurship in developing countries than developed countries, but necessity is often the main driver in lower income countries. Explores the challenges facing women arising from societal inequality, including lack of educational provision, and difficulties in securing funding.
Keywords: Entrepreneurship;
Gender Characteristics;
Developing Countries and Economies;