Economic Opportunities for Women in the East Asia and Pacific Region (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780821383001)

The East Asia and Pacific region has made great progress, relative to other regions, with regard to both economic development and, specifically, economic opportunities for women. However, aspiring female entrepreneurs continue to face unequal barriers to starting, operating, and growing their businesses. Not only does this hurt business women in the region, but it also ultimately hurts poverty reduction and economic growth. 'Economic Opportunities for Women in the East Asia and the Pacific Region' brings together data and available evidence on the constraints that female entrepreneurs in the region face with regard to: access to assets, business regulations and governance issues, and available avenues for expanding businesses and trading with larger markets. The authors present recommendations at the end of each chapter. This book will be of interest to policy makers, donors, nongovernmental organizations, and researchers looking to further examine the constraints that are holding back female entrepreneurs in East Asia and the Pacific.

Author: Amanda Ellis,Daniel Kirkwood,Dhruv Malhotra
ISBN-10: 0821383000
ISBN-13: 9780821383001
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Language: English
Published: 05/06/2010
Pages: 118
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 10/01/2011 pg. 102