Knowledge as a mediator for innovativeness and risk-taking tolerance of female entrepreneurs in Indonesia

Knowledge Management as Driver of Women’s Entrepreneurial Innovativeness

“…Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country and has a rapidly growing economy. In recent years, the country has witnessed a rise in the number of women entrepreneurs [9]. Women entrepreneurship in Indonesia has been growing rapidly, with more and more women starting their own businesses and contributing to the country's economic development [10].…”

“…The Indonesian government has recognized the important role that women entrepreneurs play in driving economic growth and has implemented policies and programs to support their development [9]. These initiatives include access to finance, business training, and mentoring [13].…”

“…In this context, it is essential to understand the challenges, opportunities, and success stories of women entrepreneurs in Indonesia [10]. The growth of women entrepreneurship in Indonesia is a promising trend that has the potential to transform the country's economy and promote gender equality [9].…”

“…Nowadays, there are numerous women who own or run medium-or large-scale enterprises (MLEs) in Indonesia [8]. The commerce and service sectors are where they typically operate or own small shops, food carts, beauty parlors, clothing boutiques, and caterers [9]. In traditional market places, small traders make up the majority of rural women entrepreneurs [13].…”

“…There are not many studies or publications on women entrepreneurs in Indonesia, despite an increase in the number of women-led companies or as entrepreneurs, as well as a significant increase in initiatives, policies, and resources intended to promote and develop women's entrepreneurship [14]. There are only a few national data on the total number of women entrepreneurs in Indonesia, as well as their essential characteristics [9].…”