This study synthesizes evidence on gender dimensions of small-and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs) in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) following the COVID-19 …

High secrecy cultures are characterized by a preference for confidentiality and non-
disclosure of information. This study documents the impact of cultural differences in secrecy …

This study demonstrates how female role model encourages women-led firms to apply for a
credit. Employing a sample of 29,157 firms from 112 countries between 2009 and 2020, our …

This working paper examines the current academic literature on access to finance for female
entrepreneurs and female-led enterprises. It covers two main financing markets: credit and …

Drawing on the rich firm-level enterprise survey dataset of more than 58,000 small
enterprises in 39 developing and emerging economies, this study investigates gender …

Most entrepreneurs, particularly female-led firms, are unable to grow their businesses
beyond smallscale operations. Firm growth is constrained by many factors, including access …

Over the past decades, female entrepreneurship has grown rapidly, with more women
entering business creation. While this is a vital and expanding area of entrepreneurship, the …

In the pursuit of gender equality, countries worldwide have embarked on a transformative
journey over the past five decades. In many countries, trailblazing women, women's rights …

Artykuł poświęcony jest problematyce nierówności płci w dostępie do kredytów na świecie.
Mimo różnych inicjatyw prawnych i międzynarodowych działań na rzecz równości płci …

This thesis focuses on two areas where gender imbalances are particularly salient: financial
inclusion and entrepreneurship. These two areas constitute the first and second sections of …