Enhancing the productivity of women-owned enterprises : the evidence on what works, and a research agenda

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2016

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IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA

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This paper brings together the evidence on how the productivity of women-owned enterprises can be enhanced. It describes the economic benefits to women’s economic empowerment, the economic gender gaps, the social and institutional barriers, and what we know about solutions. It was originally prepared as background paper for the United Nations High-level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment.

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French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Améliorer la productivité des entreprises appartenant à des femmes : synthèse des stratégies concluantes et proposition d'un programme de recherche

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