Gender and Enterprise:Need for Evidence based Policy.

Book ID: ISED-242

Book Type: Soft Copy

Description

"In most debates on ‘gender and enterprise’, the major emphasis is on preferential treatment of policy, finance, and training opportunities, as the key drivers of equalizing opportunities for women entrepreneurs. However, several studies on enterprise development in general, and SME development in specific, have brought to the fore the crucial role of knowledge inputs in enterprise development. While in the present knowledge- driven economy, such inputs are crucial, gender brings in an added dimension as well. Knowledge has emerged as one of the most important development resources, and it is perceived that full utilization of knowledge can dramatically accelerate India’s development. There is a growing gap between knowledge generation and knowledge application in India. While there are a range of strategies to close this gap and accelerate progress, such strategies need to be examined. Therefore, it is important to discuss the rationale of knowledge systems in enterprise development, especially in the context of women enterprises, in a context where women’s access to resources are generally considered to be weak."