Download or read book Women entrepreneurship in algeria and the mena region Culture changes challenges written by Boufeldja Ghiat and published by Green Wave Edition. This book was released on with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Algeria, as an Arab country, is influenced by the local values and traditions that had impacts on the position and roles of women in society. The main functions of Algerian women are mainly focused on educating their children and taking care of their husbands. They are mainly confined to working at home or in farms with their husbands or other family members. Female occupations then evolved to occupy certain jobs, particularly pottery, knitting, weaving and traditional sewing of women's dresses, as well as other trades and occupations that prevailed. The breakout of the Algerian liberation revolution (1954-1962) led to the enrolment of women in the revolution, and that led to their participation in social and humanitarian activities, especially in nursing, social and communication tasks. After independence, Algerian women exercised various professional activities and assumed responsibilities in certain jobs, in the sectors of education, higher education, vocational training, health, and clerical jobs. Some have also acceded industrial occupations, particularly in the textile, sewing and familial enterprises. However, at the end of the twentieth century, educated Algerian women began to penetrate new careers, which were the prerogative of men. Besides the responsibilities in various industrial enterprises, they entered activities requiring physical strength such as building activities, construction, mechanical engineering, oil industries, especially as engineers in various disciplines. Young graduated women from universities, schools and colleges, became active in the field of entrepreneurship. As a result of the economic crisis, and the apparition of structures for youth employment and the State encouragement for youth to set up their enterprises, women were encouraged to start up their enterprises. In spite of the socio-cultural changes as a result of the expansion of education and occupational training, including higher education, Women encountered environmental and socio-cultural constraints. Algerian women face almost the same constraints as well as women in the MENA region (the Middle East and North Africa). There are several studies on women entrepreneurship in Europe and America, but fewer in Algeria, and Arab countries in general. The majority of researches are dealing with women entrepreneurship from an economic aspect, while my research has focused on the psychological, social and cultural constraints of women entrepreneurship. This research contributes to the empowerment of women in the MENA Region and makes them aware of their abilities and potentials. A questionnaire was developed to study the characteristics of women entrepreneurs as affected by local culture. It was used also for the assessment of women's skills and managerial innovations observed in women entrepreneurs in Algeria, their ways of managing male/female relationships, perceptions of the relationship between the Algerian local culture and innovative management practices. This questionnaire can be used in other Arab Muslim cultures, in the MENA region. This book encompasses several papers published separately or presented in different international conferences and, all of them deal with socio-cultural constraints of women entrepreneurs, women’s psychological characteristics, their managerial abilities and their challenges in an unhealthy business environment. Socio-cultural environment and constraints of Algerian and Arab women entrepreneurs, their psychological characteristics and managerial practices are investigated in this book.
Download or read book Understanding the Relationship Between Religion and Entrepreneurship written by Tamzini, Khaled and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, a number of scholars trained in the area of economics have begun to pay attention to a fascinating and increasingly important question: Does the interrelationship between religion and enterprise shape entrepreneurial decision making? Though religious groups can provide additional means for the generation of social capital, especially where ethnicity is strongly associated with specific religious adherence, it has been largely absent in economic discussions. Understanding the Relationship Between Religion and Entrepreneurship is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of religious theology on entrepreneurial decision making. While highlighting topics including women in business, religious marketing, and consumer behavior, this book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, theologists, business managers, policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, academician, and students seeking current research on the economic impacts of religious beliefs and practices.
Download or read book Environments For Women Entrepreneurship In North Africa written by Leo-paul Dana and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-09-21 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides scientific evidence, both theoretically and empirically, on the understudied field of women entrepreneurs across North Africa. It provides insights on the domain of women entrepreneurship, undertaking critical assessment of overall historical frameworks, ecosystems and future perspectives of the region.Women entrepreneurship is among the most important and unexploited sources of economic growth in the developing world. Yet, despite much progress in socioeconomic aspects such as health, life expectancy and education, the gender economic gap remains unchanged. More needs to be done to understand the underlying forces and factors in the region to challenge the current status quo.
Download or read book Women s Entrepreneurship and Culture written by Guelich, Ulrike and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women’s entrepreneurship is an effective way to combat poverty, hunger and disease, to stimulate sustainable business practices, and to promote gender equality. Yet, deeply engrained cultural norms often prescribe gender-specific roles and behaviors that severely constrain the opportunities for women’s entrepreneurial activities. This excellent new volume of work from the Diana Group explores this paradox.
Download or read book Enterprise and Economic Development in Africa written by Dina M. Nziku and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-11 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting a topical analysis of the challenges and achievements of enterprise, Enterprise and Economic Development in Africa examines contributions to economic development on the continent, as well as exploring implications for policy dimensions.
Download or read book The Environment for Women s Entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa written by Nadereh Chamlou and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The commonly held perception is that businesses owned by women in the Middle East and North Africa are small and informal, that they're less sophisticated, and that they're huddled in low-value-added sectors. In fact, as The Environment for Women's Entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa shows, there is very little difference between mail- and female-owned firms. Female-owned firms in the region are as well-established, productive, technologically savvy, and connected to global markets as male-owned firms. Although there are many similar characteristics and performance levels between male- and female-owned firms in the region, the book notes that women's entrepreneurship isn't reaching its potential, despite an investment climate that is much less gendered than suspected. With a significant increase in women's education level-in 11 out of 18 countries in the region women outnumber men in universities-and the strong economic rights women have in Islam, women's entrepreneurship can become a far greater engine for growth and diversification than expected in the past. This potential needs to be exploited vigorously. Reforming the investment climate to benefit all players is one important action. The second would be to remove or mitigate hurdles to their economic and social empowerment.
Download or read book Women Entrepreneurs written by Mauro F. Guillén and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women Entrepreneurs offers a collection of almost two dozen cases that explore the process by which women become entrepreneurs, as well as the opportunities and challenges they face in growing their businesses. With a particular focus on the intersection between entrepreneurship and economic development, the cases are drawn from across a range of industries and countries. They offer insights into a number of issues women entrepreneurs face, such as launching a business, diversification and internationalization, as well as covering a number of business functions, including finance, marketing and human resource management. Each case is presented with a summary highlighting the themes it covers, and ends with a set of questions to guide classroom discussion. The book also includes a summary of existing literature on entrepreneurship to help contextualize the cases. This casebook would be the ideal companion in an entrepreneurship class, particularly for students with an interest in female entrepreneurship or economic development. With data from a Goldman Sachs/Lauder Institute study.
Download or read book Women Entrepreneurs in the Global Marketplace written by A. Smith-Hunter and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÔThis nine-country study draws on government reports, books and journal articles to underpin unique empirical data that helps highlight the economic impact of women entrepreneurs. The book aims to improve womenÕs position as entrepreneurs globally and, in this regard, draws attention to the need to alleviate womenÕs poverty levels in some of the less developed economies. Women Entrepreneurs in the Global Marketplace should be of value to both scholars and policy makers by not only enhancing their understanding of womenÕs entrepreneurship, but also by helping them realise that a complex support matrix is required to ensure womenÕs future advancement.Õ Ð Colette Henry, Tromso University Business School, Norway This groundbreaking book examines the status of female entrepreneurs across the world, analyzing the social, political, cultural and economic factors that affect their positions in society and their contributions to entrepreneurship and innovation within their respective countries. Using a combination of original data and detailed statistics drawn from reports by government agencies and international organizations, Andrea E. Smith-Hunter discusses the accomplishments and challenges of women entrepreneurs in nine countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ghana, Iceland, India, Jamaica, Sweden and the United States. This geographic diversity provides a complete and comprehensive picture of women entrepreneurs worldwide Ð both their shared experiences and the specific conditions they face on a regional level. Following a detailed discussion of the current status of female entrepreneurs, the author offers a number of thoughtful recommendations for improving their opportunities and positions across the world. This innovative volume will prove highly useful for international organizations that assist women, as well as for professors and students of entrepreneurship studies and anyone else interested in the unique conditions faced by women entrepreneurs of the world.
Download or read book Women and Society written by Medani P. Bhandari and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-06 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of women and society involves the exploration of the intersection of gender, social structures, and cultural norms that shape women’s experiences in society. This interdisciplinary field examines the social, political, economic, and cultural factors that contribute to gender inequality and explores strategies for promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. Written by global scholars in the social sciences, Women and Society includes five chapters that provide a comprehensive overview of various topics related to women’s role in society. It examines the many ways in which women have been marginalized and continue to be oppressed in society. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of female characters in literature, the practice of female genital mutilation, the impact of government support agencies on women’s entrepreneurship, the effects of being child-free on family resilience, and the different branches of feminism. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the challenges women face and the work that still needs to be done to achieve gender equality. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers working in the field of gender studies and women’s empowerment. The book covers a wide range of topics related to women’s role in society and provides critical analysis and insights into the challenges and opportunities that women face in different cultures and societies.
Download or read book The Importance of Entrepreneurship in Fostering Economic Progress written by Abdelli, Mohammed El Amine and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-10-09 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite most societies having recognized the vital role of entrepreneurship in driving economic progress, there is still a lack of understanding of the components of innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth and the relationship between microeconomic foundations of development and macroeconomic outcomes. Moreover, the impact of new venture competitiveness and performance, growth, and survival, the evolution of industries, and the location and influence of entrepreneurial activity all demand more advanced study and analysis. Insights into recent developments in the dynamics that support knowledge generation, diffusion, and commercialization through innovation and the role of the entrepreneur in the growth process will expand the understanding of this vital connection. The Importance of Entrepreneurship in Fostering Economic Progress is edited by Mohammed El Amine Abdelli, and is an essential read for academics, students, and researchers interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the connection between entrepreneurship driving economic progress. Leading scholars in various fields such as management, entrepreneurship, industrial economics, evolutionary economics, innovation and technological change, regional economics, and public policy have come together to examine and discuss the impact of entrepreneurship on employment, the crucial role of technological innovation on economic growth, and the impact of the entrepreneurial economy on public policy. By exploring the regulation design influencing knowledge creation, ownership, entry barriers, labor mobility, and inefficient financial markets, this book offers relevant policy implications for policymakers seeking to design effective entrepreneurship policies to foster economic development, employment, and global competitiveness.
Download or read book Competitiveness and Private Sector Development Women in Business Policies to Support Women s Entrepreneurship Development in the MENA Region written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-08 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication provides an overview of approaches and measures in MENA-OECD Investment Programme economies to promote, support and advance women's entrepreneurship development in the Middle East and North Africa.
Download or read book The Report Algeria 2012 written by and published by Oxford Business Group. This book was released on 2012 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Research Handbook of Women s Entrepreneurship and Value Creation written by Shumaila Yousafzai and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-28 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Research Handbook highlights the importance of women as agents of change, acknowledging women entrepreneurs' efforts and supporting their value-creation activities. With important implications for policymaking, contributing authors direct attention to and provide evidence for the positive contribution of women entrepreneurs to the economy, regardless of their businesses' size and formal status. Challenging the underperformance hypothesis associated with women entrepreneurs, chapters present evidence that women do not underperform in their businesses, but that they add value even in constrained environments. This intends to shift the focus of research from questions like 'what do entrepreneurs do?' to 'how do they do it?', focusing on the unique ways in which each women entrepreneur creates value, and 'for whom do they do it?', looking at the multiple value outcomes women entrepreneurs create and the beneficiaries of that value. With a global perspective on women's entrepreneurship and their value creation, this Research Handbook will be vital reading for researchers of entrepreneurship, as well as government agencies and policymakers interested in promoting entrepreneurial activity.
Download or read book Women in Business 2014 Accelerating Entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa Region written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women in Business 2014 summarises the progress made by the OECD-MENA Women Business Forum (WBF) since the publication of its first Women in Business report in 2012.
Download or read book Women Agency and Religion written by Ilaria Valenzi and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-11-28 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On both Mediterranean shores, women’s agency is articulated by new social and legal actors that face the religious factor both as an asset and as a brake. This book explores how female agency is defined and takes place in the region. The collection brings together contributions of both theoretical and thematic nature mapping various experiences on the public role of women in the Mediterranean context. In particular, the book relates the two sides, observing affinities and differences in the affirmation of women’s agency. This synoptic approach avoids essentialist contraposition and dialectic between different cultural, religious and political universes and emphasizes the role of a common geopolitical space where women's agency is playing an increasingly decisive role in the building and defense of constitutional democratic political systems. The reflection is enriched by the specific analysis of the role of a “religious factor” in the process of affirmation or, in contrast, as a restraint on women’s agency. The book focuses both on the role of women believers in the processes of transformation of the political contexts of the North African and Euro-Mediterranean area, and on the role of women within religions, questioning from inside the patriarchal traditions of the latter. The book applies a multidisciplinary approach to the theme of women’s agency, in which law, sociology, theology and philosophy interact with each other. As such, it will be a valuable resource for those working in the areas of Human Rights Law, Law and Religion, Socio-legal Studies and Gender Studies.
Download or read book Women Entrepreneurship and Development in the Middle East written by Beverly Dawn Metcalfe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-20 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Middle East was the region least impacted in the 2008 crisis, has investment systems markedly different to the West, is largely governed by Islamic Shari’a, and has varying forms of governance and institutional organization, which are not understood by many, nor how these systems shape entrepreneurial and industrial development. While the Middle East as a region has seen a small growth in entrepreneurship for women, and business scholarship on the Middle East has grown, there is no text in English that has brought critical insights from the Middle East together in a single volume. In examining women’s entrepreneurship in the Middle East, this book aims to challenge Global North assumptions about the disempowering impacts of Islamic Shari’a and governance. Referring to the constraints of Islam on women’s subjectivity and agency greatly misunderstands religious identity, of both men and women, and the way in which public administration and private sector institutions are organized in very different ways to Western regions. This timely text expands and adds new insights to the theorizations of women’s entrepreneurship in the Middle East, through unravelling spatialized themes, and incorporates contemporary themes including: an Islamic science reading of women, work and venturing; changing families and entrepreneurship development; women managing social crises; Islamization, governance and women; Islamic feminist activisms and entrepreneurship; representations of women’s entrepreneurship on social media; and women’s collectives leading entrepreneurship via Facebook entrepreneurship. It will be of interest to researchers, academics, and students in the fields of entrepreneurship, gender, work and organizations.
Download or read book Women and Entrepreneurship written by Dr Beatrice E Avolio Alecchi and published by Gower Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2013-09-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women and Entrepreneurship comes from two authors with especially rich experience in this field of research. Embracing experience in a range of developed and developing countries and examining both dependent and independent roles, Beatrice Avolio and Mirjana Radović-Marković profile women entrepreneurs and consider their motivations, together with the obstacles and challenges that they face and often overcome. A focus on emerging forms of entrepreneurship leads to a concentration on what is happening in newly developing economies, with a major case study set in a South American context. The authors deal in particular with how rural entrepreneurship, virtual entrepreneurship, and project-based and home-based businesses particularly lend themselves to providing opportunities for women. The authors’ findings reveal that increased participation of women in business leadership has brought about completely new ways of business communication; new business strategies and company development models; and is imposing a new behavioural style on businesses. What is particularly encouraging is the evidence that female kinds of durability, persistence and intuition are producing business advantage. This means that the authors can clearly identify success factors and propose guidelines for the benefit of female entrepreneurs, female-led businesses, and business in general. This book will serve the needs of an academic audience of researchers in the growing field of studies into entrepreneurship; as well as those teaching or studying business or women’s studies topics. It will of course appeal particularly to women owning and running businesses, or aspiring to do so.
