Women’s Entrepreneurship and the Sustainable Development Goals
An Opportunity Nexus

Edited by Meghna Chhabra,Léo-Paul Dana

ISBN13: 9780443288029

Imprint: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 03/11/2025

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Women’s Entrepreneurship and the Sustainable Development Goals: An Opportunity Nexus is a comprehensive collection of research articles and case studies exploring the role of women-owned businesses in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Written by global experts, this book delves into theoretical and empirical research that underscores the importance of female entrepreneurship in promoting sustainable development. The content spans various contexts, providing a rich understanding of how sustainability is perceived and implemented in different settings. The book addresses critical topics such as gender differences in entrepreneurship, the influence of the female workforce on sustainability, and the significance of female-led intrapreneurship within corporate sustainability strategies. It serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in sustainable entrepreneurship, offering practical guidance to support women in creating sustainable enterprises that contribute to achieving the SDGs.
1. Role of entrepreneurship in achieving SDGs 2. Entrepreneurship through the lens of SDGs 3. Women's entrepreneurship and sustainable development 4. The gender differences and how women become entrepreneurs while considering the green economy, compared to men 5. The impact of the female workforce participating in entrepreneurial activities and its relevance regarding sustainability 6. The importance of female entrepreneurship and its link with sustainable tourism development 7. Gender differences when developing entrepreneurial activities and their relationship with sustainability 8. Intrapreneurial female leaders and corporate sustainability orientation 9. Women entrepreneurship and eco-tourism 10. Gender equality and women empowerment through fair trade social enterprises 11. Women entrepreneurship and international organizations 12. Programs and policies to encourage women to be sustainable entrepreneurs 13. Stories of women advancing the sustainable development goals
  • Labour economics
  • Economic growth
  • Professional & Vocational
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