...Sajida Muhammad Tayyeb; Elisabeth Paulet Purpose The aim of this study is to understand the entrepreneurial journey of women social entrepreneurs in different countries in underdeveloped, emerging and developed economies. It presents multicultural and unique analysis of women social entrepreneurs...

...Tala Abuhussein Purpose This study aims to extend the current debate on refugee entrepreneurship in Jordan. It empirically investigates the impact of COVID-19 on refugee women’s entrepreneurship, highlighting their experiences, constraints and opportunities. Design/methodology/approach...

...Sujata Mukherjee Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the motives and the business model canvas adopted by urban poor women to set up microenterprises in the informal sector. Design/methodology/approach The qualitative analysis used in the paper is based on empirical findings from...

... the lived experiences of physically challenged women entrepreneurs in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Ghana. Design/methodology/approach The study used a qualitative approach, involving in-depth interview and observation to solicit the views of six physically challenged women entrepreneurs...

...Oluyemi Theophilus Adeosun; Ayodele Ibrahim Shittu; Stellamaris Ifunanya Aju Purpose This paper aims to explore how women entrepreneurs in informal settings, especially in the fishing sub-sector in rural communities, relate to different dimensions of innovation. Specifically, this paper examines...

..., this paper aims to examine the roles of men and women farmers, weavers, converters and other chain actors of the Tikog Value Chain Industry in Basey and presents the status of the industry in terms of (a) operations, (b) performance and contribution to the economy, (c) capacity (materials, product and people...

...Ijeoma Ikejiofor Nwosu; Rita Oluchi Onoyima; Ignatius Ani Madu; Victor Chukwunweike Nwokocha Purpose Broom production and marketing is a local business industry operated by women in Nigeria. This activity serves not only as a source of livelihood to women but also has created job opportunities...

...Charlie Ager Purpose – This study aims to explore how Farming Organisations (FOs) have utilised collective action to overcome the barriers that undermine women farmers’ participation in the agrarian economy in Malawi. Design/methodology/approach – Key informant interviews were conducted...

...Ann E. Fleming; Lisa Petheram; Natasha Stacey Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore Australian Indigenous women’s customary use of marine resources and views on aquaculture as a development opportunity. The value participants placed on economic, social and cultural outcomes were...

...M.A. Akudugu Purpose The purpose of this paper is to find out how financial capital from rural banks is contributing to the livelihoods development of women farmers who constitute the most vulnerable and disadvantaged group in Ghana and other developing countries. Design/methodology/approach...

... of women entrepreneurs on SME development? and Can Indonesian SMEs be sources of innovation? Design/methodology/approach The paper analyzes data from Indonesia's National Agency of Statistics and reviews key literature and secondary data on Indonesian SMEs. Findings First, SMEs have been the main...

...T.L. Akinbogun; S.R. Ogunduyile Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the role of women in rural communities of South‐Western Nigeria in entrepreneurial engagement through craft practice. Design/methodology/approach Literatures were reviewed on crafts practice and appreciation...

... in the country, i.e. constraints facing the enterprises and women entrepreneurs, the paper focuses on the importance of networks. Findings First, SMEs are of overwhelming importance to Indonesia because they account for more than 90 percent of all firms outside of the agricultural sector. Second, the main...

...Howard Frederick; Smile Dzisi Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the personal profile and entrepreneurial activities of indigenous Ghanaian women and to provide updated research to raise awareness about the significant impact of the indigenous women‐run small to medium‐sized...

.../implications Conclusions cannot be but provisional based on one case. As very few cases of this type are known the findings are yet of value for the design of further research and policy. Originality/value Indigenous peoples' and women's roles in the information society are not self‐evident. The case...

...Stephen L. Mueller Purpose The purpose of this study is to test two possible explanations for persistent income disparity between male and female self‐employed professionals. First, men are more likely than women to be motivated by the potential for high income to establish a professional practice...