Nurturing entrepreneurial women: Insights from a developing country
Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
ISSN: 2053-4604
Article publication date: 26 August 2014
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to focus on micro-level women entrepreneurs from a developing country, India (n = 180), their educational and developmental needs and impact on their business performances and growth.
Design/methodology/approach
Thirty participants (1:10 ratio) were selected from each cohort/location based on prescribed eligibility criteria covering various backgrounds and industry profiles from six cohorts across India.
Findings
It was found that entrepreneurship education and development programs resulted in revenue growth and also employment generation, thereby impacting society at large. This study also demonstrated improvement of self-confidence levels and strategic thinking by the women entrepreneurs, which benefited their business performances and growth.
Social implications
Because this study is first of its kind from a developing country like India, it also contributes to entrepreneurship literature by examining and confirming employment generation and thereby impacting society at large (multiplier effects). This study is also unique in the context of the developing world in explicating the impact of education programs and its impact on revenue growth and profitability, which is considered as a major factor for economic development.
Originality/value
This is purely an original study carried out in India.
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Acknowledgements
The author is highly thankful to colleagues, T.N. Krishna Kumar and Sreejith Subramanian for providing statistical support for the research paper.
Citation
Rao, S. (2014), "Nurturing entrepreneurial women: Insights from a developing country", Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Vol. 6 No. 3, pp. 268-297. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-04-2014-0014
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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