GIL Top Policy Lessons on Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

World Bank

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: AFRICA GENDER POLICY;    GENDER INNOVATION LAB;    WOMEN AND PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT;    WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT;    FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS;   

RP-ID  :  145520

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

Women make up more than half of thetotal number of entrepreneurs in Africa. Yet, on average,for every dollar of profits men entrepreneurs earn, womenentrepreneurs earn 66 cents. Supporting women to grow theirfirms would translate into higher economic growth forSub-Saharan Africa.