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Author Ellis, Amanda

Title Economic Opportunities for Women in the East Asia and Pacific Region : a Regional Overview
Published Washington : World Bank Publications, 2010

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Description 1 online resource (189 pages)
Contents Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter 1: Overview; Chapter 2: Access to Assets; Chapter 3: Starting a Business; Chapter 4: Going for Growth; Index; Back cover
Summary 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 r
Notes Print version record
Subject Women -- East Asia -- Economic conditions
Women -- Pacific Area -- Economic conditions
Businesswomen -- East Asia
Businesswomen -- Pacific Area
Businesswomen
Women -- Economic conditions
East Asia
Pacific Area
Form Electronic book
Author Kirkwood, Daniel
Malhotra, Dhruv
ISBN 9780821383087
0821383086