Author: Ikandilo Kushoka
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN: 9783659158520
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The development strategy for reducing poverty need to recognize that the majority of poor are women. Women constitute nearly 51 per cent of the population and two third are below poverty line in Tanzania. Of the various dimensions of livelihood options and their implications for women, this book analyses the challenges faced by women and the opportunities available in earning their livelihoods through establishing and managing micro enterprises being promoted under different self -employment and income generating programmes. Women in entrepreneurship has also been largely neglected both in society in general and in the social sciences. Moreover, fewer women participation rates in entrepreneurship than men but they also have generally peculiarity of choosing to start and manage firms in different industries than men tend to do. The industries (primarily retail, education and other service industries) chosen by women are often perceived as being less important to economic development and growth. Furthermore, research, policies and programmes tend to be "gender biased" and too often do not take into account the specific needs of women entrepreneurs and would-be women entrepreneur
Support for Growth-oriented Women Entrepreneurs in Tanzania
Author: Lois Stevenson
Publisher: International Labour Organization
ISBN:
Category : Businesswomen
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The African Development Bank's (AfDB) Addis Ababa Forum in June 2003 focused on the role of women entrepreneurs in private sector development, poverty reduction, and sustainable growth and development. It provided an opportunity for the AfDB and the International Labour Office (ILO) to join forces using their complementary expertise in support of women-owned businesses in Tanzania, Ethiopia and Zambia. This report is based on the country assessment for Tanzania, where the ILO has been researching and supporting women's entrepreneurship. Examining such issues as the economic context, micro-fina.
Publisher: International Labour Organization
ISBN:
Category : Businesswomen
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The African Development Bank's (AfDB) Addis Ababa Forum in June 2003 focused on the role of women entrepreneurs in private sector development, poverty reduction, and sustainable growth and development. It provided an opportunity for the AfDB and the International Labour Office (ILO) to join forces using their complementary expertise in support of women-owned businesses in Tanzania, Ethiopia and Zambia. This report is based on the country assessment for Tanzania, where the ILO has been researching and supporting women's entrepreneurship. Examining such issues as the economic context, micro-fina.
Women Micro Entrepreneurs In Tanzania
Author: Ikandilo Kushoka
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN: 9783659158520
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The development strategy for reducing poverty need to recognize that the majority of poor are women. Women constitute nearly 51 per cent of the population and two third are below poverty line in Tanzania. Of the various dimensions of livelihood options and their implications for women, this book analyses the challenges faced by women and the opportunities available in earning their livelihoods through establishing and managing micro enterprises being promoted under different self -employment and income generating programmes. Women in entrepreneurship has also been largely neglected both in society in general and in the social sciences. Moreover, fewer women participation rates in entrepreneurship than men but they also have generally peculiarity of choosing to start and manage firms in different industries than men tend to do. The industries (primarily retail, education and other service industries) chosen by women are often perceived as being less important to economic development and growth. Furthermore, research, policies and programmes tend to be "gender biased" and too often do not take into account the specific needs of women entrepreneurs and would-be women entrepreneur
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN: 9783659158520
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
The development strategy for reducing poverty need to recognize that the majority of poor are women. Women constitute nearly 51 per cent of the population and two third are below poverty line in Tanzania. Of the various dimensions of livelihood options and their implications for women, this book analyses the challenges faced by women and the opportunities available in earning their livelihoods through establishing and managing micro enterprises being promoted under different self -employment and income generating programmes. Women in entrepreneurship has also been largely neglected both in society in general and in the social sciences. Moreover, fewer women participation rates in entrepreneurship than men but they also have generally peculiarity of choosing to start and manage firms in different industries than men tend to do. The industries (primarily retail, education and other service industries) chosen by women are often perceived as being less important to economic development and growth. Furthermore, research, policies and programmes tend to be "gender biased" and too often do not take into account the specific needs of women entrepreneurs and would-be women entrepreneur
Support for Growth-oriented, Women Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania
Author: Lois Stevenson
Publisher: International Labour Organization
ISBN: 9221170055
Category : Businesswomen
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Covers the background information to the ILO-African Development Bank country-level studies on the subject and presents the findings and recommendations resulting from the application of the analytical integrated framework in the three countries.
Publisher: International Labour Organization
ISBN: 9221170055
Category : Businesswomen
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Covers the background information to the ILO-African Development Bank country-level studies on the subject and presents the findings and recommendations resulting from the application of the analytical integrated framework in the three countries.
Women In Micro- And Small-scale Enterprise Development
Author: Louise Dignard
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000011275
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
An exploration of women's participation in small- and micro-enterprise activities in less developed countries. Topics covered include: the human economy of microentrepreneurs; and the Swedish International Development Authority's support of women's small-scale enterprises in Tanzania.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000011275
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
An exploration of women's participation in small- and micro-enterprise activities in less developed countries. Topics covered include: the human economy of microentrepreneurs; and the Swedish International Development Authority's support of women's small-scale enterprises in Tanzania.
Tanzanian Women Entrepreneurs
Author:
Publisher: International Labour Office
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Publisher: International Labour Office
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Female Entrepreneurship in Tanzania
Author: Lettice Kinunda Rutashobya
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Businesswomen
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Businesswomen
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Entrepreneurship in Africa
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004351612
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
Chapters in this book contribute to our understanding of the theory, structure and practice of entrepreneurship in diverse African countries. Case studies examined include: African multinational banks and businesses, female entrepreneurs, culture and entrepreneurship, finance and entrepreneurship and SMEs.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004351612
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
Chapters in this book contribute to our understanding of the theory, structure and practice of entrepreneurship in diverse African countries. Case studies examined include: African multinational banks and businesses, female entrepreneurs, culture and entrepreneurship, finance and entrepreneurship and SMEs.
Women Entrepreneurs in SMEs in Tanzania
Author: Joseph C. Pessa
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN: 9783659317712
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Women are active participants in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) which contribute 40 percent of the Tanzania economy's GDP. Although the proportion of women accessing micro-credit from MFIs is increasing, the majority of them are still considered a bad credit risk and are underserved. Most financial institutions frequently deny them access to micro credit financing. This book addresses this problem drawing on an in-depth study of women entrepreneur in SMEs' access to micro credit financing from microfinance institutions in the knowledge based economy. Seeking to understand difficulties facing women in Small and Medium Enterprises in obtaining bank loans, the book explores the problems that hinder women to access credit from MFIs, the proportion of women entrepreneurs and category of credit services they access. The book is useful to professionals in the field of Microfinance, Tax Administration, Banking, SMEs, Management, Policy development and women empowerment.
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN: 9783659317712
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Women are active participants in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) which contribute 40 percent of the Tanzania economy's GDP. Although the proportion of women accessing micro-credit from MFIs is increasing, the majority of them are still considered a bad credit risk and are underserved. Most financial institutions frequently deny them access to micro credit financing. This book addresses this problem drawing on an in-depth study of women entrepreneur in SMEs' access to micro credit financing from microfinance institutions in the knowledge based economy. Seeking to understand difficulties facing women in Small and Medium Enterprises in obtaining bank loans, the book explores the problems that hinder women to access credit from MFIs, the proportion of women entrepreneurs and category of credit services they access. The book is useful to professionals in the field of Microfinance, Tax Administration, Banking, SMEs, Management, Policy development and women empowerment.
Women's Business Performance and Empowerment
Author: I. A. M. Makombe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business women
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business women
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Women Entrepreneurship Development and Empowerment in Tanzania
Author: I. A. M. Makombe
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Businesswomen
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Businesswomen
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description