Abstract
Women entrepreneurs face a host of complex and interconnected challenges that hinder their ability to create, grow and sustain successful businesses. One of the main obstacles is limited access to finance, with women often struggling to secure credit, investment and capital due to gender bias, limited networks and lack of collateral. In addition, women entrepreneurs face social and cultural expectations that can limit their career choices and entrepreneurial ambitions, with many expected to prioritize domestic duties over their professional activities. Balancing family responsibilities with work obligations is another major challenge, as women entrepreneurs often shoulder a disproportionate share of domestic duties and household responsibilities. Additionally, women entrepreneurs lack access to mentoring, training, and networking opportunities, which can hinder their ability to develop essential business skills, build professional networks, and access market information. Regulatory barriers, discriminatory policies, and insufficient institutional support also pose significant challenges, with many countries lacking adequate policies and programs to support women’s entrepreneurship. Addressing these challenges is essential to unlocking the economic potential of women entrepreneurs, promoting inclusive economic growth, and reducing poverty and inequality. By providing support, resources, and targeted policies, governments, organizations, and stakeholders can help women entrepreneurs overcome these challenges and realize their full potential.
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