Women’s Entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Palalić, Ramo; Knezović, Emil; Brankovic, Azra; Bičo, Azra

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“…In particular, when we talk about microfinance from the perspective of women, the role of benefactors of microfinance seems important in making it a relatively effective resource for poverty alleviation, the stability of economic growth and women entrepreneurship (Drori et al , 2018). In emerging economies, MFIs and women entrepreneurship is considered to be one of the most effective tools for poverty alleviation by particularly focusing on women (Palalić et al , 2020). Certainly, women are one of the most important parts of a society and without their presence, societies cannot flourish (Aytekin, 2019).…”

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Exploring the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on women entrepreneurs in Pakistan

Mustafa

Khursheed

Fatima

et al. 2021

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on micro-businesses owned by women borrowers of microfinance institutions and to provide policy suggestions to assist women entrepreneurs in managing such an unexpected crisis from a qualitative perspective within developing countries such as Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a qualitative research design to explore the impact of COVID-19 on women’s entrepreneurial activities. Seven women entrepreneurs were selected and semi-structured interviews with focused group discussion under case study research design are used. Thereby providing a contemporary view of the issues faced by women entrepreneurs in the period of huge social and economic upheaval. Findings The results provide valuable insights about how the COVID-19 crisis affected women entrepreneurs by particularly considering household income, business sales, lifestyle and mental health. The liquidation of women-led businesses indicated the necessity to reconsider creativity and digitalization for business survival. Moreover, the results also revealed that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical, mental and economic well-being of women highlights the need for considering gender gap issues in forming response policies for COVID-19 in developing countries. Originality/value As the COVID-19 crisis is a recent and existing phenomenon, this study is among the first to explore particularly the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on micro-enterprises mainly owned and managed by women. Thereby claiming that COVID-19 not only physically but also psychologically affected women entrepreneurs. Moreover, the study highlights a need of skill focused training programs for women entrepreneurs to make sure that they can protect their businesses during such difficult times.

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Exploring the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on women entrepreneurs in Pakistan

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Khursheed

Fatima

et al. 2021

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“…With a growing population dependent on the social welfare system, a greater receptivity to private enterprises can lessen pressures on the government while supporting economic growth (Aloulou, 2018;Tok, 2020). For women in emerging economies, there is also evidence of entrepreneurship directly Women's entrepreneurship in the GCC impacting poverty alleviation in low-income countries (Palali c et al, 2020) as lower educational levels, coupled with socio-cultural constraints, make women a particularly disadvantaged group. Moreover, investing in women's entrepreneurship can potentially bring about sustainable economic growth vis-a-vis the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) (Al-Sadi et al, 2011;Anggadwita et al, 2015;Dutta, 2017).…”

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“…The important role social networking plays in entrepreneurship has been extensively documented (Huang et al, 2013;Surin and Ab Wahab, 2013;Leyden et al, 2014;Faisal et al, 2017;Anggadwita et al, 2017;Ozkazanc-Pan and Muntean, 2018;Jabeen et al, 2019;Sardar et al, 2019;Palali c et al, 2020;Jha and Alam, 2021). It helps entrepreneurs connect with stakeholders, clients and investors.…”

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Women’s entrepreneurship in the GCC: a literature analysis from a socio-cultural perspective

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2023

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Purpose This paper aims to explore the crucial role of socio-cultural factors in the entrepreneurial experiences of women in the Gulf region. Design/methodology/approach A focused qualitative systematic analysis of 65 published articles was conducted to present existing approaches to studying women's entrepreneurship in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and identify the key socio-cultural factors impacting women's entrepreneurial realities. Findings It was found that gender roles, family influence, social networking and religion are among the most significant factors influencing the entrepreneurial experiences of women in the GCC. Research limitations/implications It was found that the region's prevalent social norms, vis-à-vis how gender roles are defined and practiced, greatly influence the lived experiences of women entrepreneurs. The role of family support (or lack thereof) and the access to networking opportunities to start and grow ventures significantly affect women's entrepreneurial successes. The findings also point to the overarching ideological and practical guidance, Islam is believed to offer, on how life in general and businesses, in particular, should be conducted. Originality/value The paper contributes to the burgeoning literature on women's entrepreneurship in the Gulf by promoting context-dependent knowledge. In particular, the findings highlight the importance of critical and nuanced evaluation of existing theories of gender and entrepreneurship. The examination can help policymakers develop more effective and inclusive entrepreneurship policies in the region.

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“…To add to our knowledge of how outcomes of entrepreneurialism depend on context, this paper aims to explore the experiences of women entrepreneurs in two different and highly contrasting countries: Sweden, known for gender equality and an encompassing welfare state and Tanzania, where gender equality is low, and the state is weak. Indeed, entrepreneurship studies, in general, need to be extended from the European and North American context (Jaim and Islam, 2018; Mazonde and Carmichael, 2016; Palalić et al , 2020).…”

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The gendered effects of entrepreneurialism in contrasting contexts

Tillmar

Ahl

Berglund

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Purpose Contrasting Sweden and Tanzania, this paper aims to explore the experiences of women entrepreneurs affected by entrepreneurialism. This study discusses the impact on their position in society and on their ability to take feminist action. Design/methodology/approach This paper analysed interviews conducted in the two countries over 15 years, using a holistic perspective on context, including its gendered dimensions. Findings The results amount to a critique of entrepreneurialism. Women in Sweden did not experience much gain from entrepreneurship, while in Tanzania results were mixed. Entrepreneurialism seems unable to improve the situation for women in the relatively well-functioning economies in the global north, where it was designed. Research limitations/implications In mainstream entrepreneurship studies, there is a focus on the institutional context. From the analysis, it is apparent that equal attention must be given to the social and spatial contexts, as they may have severe material and economic consequences for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship. The paper raises questions for further studies on the gendering of markets in different contexts, as well as questions on the urban-rural dimension. Practical implications In Sweden, marketisation of welfare services led to more women-owned businesses, but the position of women did not improve. The results strongly convey the need for a careful analysis of the pre-existing context, before initiating reforms. Originality/value The paper adds to the understanding of context in entrepreneurship studies: Africa is largely an underexplored continent and contrasting North and South is an underexplored methodological approach. This paper further extends and develops the model of gendered contexts developed by Welter et al. (2014).

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Women’s Entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Cited by 6 publications

References 21 publications

Exploring the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on women entrepreneurs in Pakistan

Exploring the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on women entrepreneurs in Pakistan

Women’s entrepreneurship in the GCC: a literature analysis from a socio-cultural perspective

The gendered effects of entrepreneurialism in contrasting contexts

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