There is growing support for, and recognition of, the vital role women entrepreneurs play in boosting economic productivity and growth.
However, women’s entrepreneurship is still overwhelmingly concentrated in low productivity sectors with limited growth potential. According the the World Bank, almost 1 billion women have the potential to positively impact their economies as entrepreneurs and workers, yet they are unable to do so due to unique challenges when starting and growing businesses, leaving a widely untapped source of economic development and innovation.
Image: Want to know what the latest research says about trends in women's entrepreneurship and what data shows is working to support those women-led businesses? We list must-read articles and reports on women’s entrepreneurship. Photo by: Razief Adlie / FreeImages
