Entrepreneurship Policy Challenges in the Eco Region: Gender Disparities Facing Women Entrepreneurs in Iran, Pakistan and Turkey

Posted: 4 Jun 2014

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Sarfraz Mian

SUNY at Oswego

Esra Karadeniz

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Leyla Sarfaraz

Shiraz University

Date Written: June 4, 2014

Abstract

We present the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. The research employs 2010-2012 GEM dataset. After identifying the women entrepreneurial contexts, we explore how in the three nations women’s entrepreneurial intentions impact their entrepreneurial decisions, given the individual characteristics and socio-economic environments. With similarities in low female entrepreneurial activity and numerous socio-economic challenges the countries differ in opportunity-necessity driven motives. The study affirms the need for concerted policy action to address the disparities.

Suggested Citation

Mian, Sarfraz and Karadeniz, Esra and Sarfaraz, Leyla, Entrepreneurship Policy Challenges in the Eco Region: Gender Disparities Facing Women Entrepreneurs in Iran, Pakistan and Turkey (June 4, 2014). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2446061

Sarfraz Mian (Contact Author)

SUNY at Oswego ( email )

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Esra Karadeniz

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Leyla Sarfaraz

Shiraz University ( email )

Eram Paradise
Shiraz 71454, Fars
Iran

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