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UNINA9910785296903321 |
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Autore |
Ellis Amanda <1962-> |
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Economic opportunities for women in the East Asia and Pacific Region / / Amanda Ellis, Daniel Kirkwood, and Dhruv Malhotra |
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Washingon, D.C. : , : World Bank, , [2010] |
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copyright 2010 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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xiv, 103 pages : illustrations ; ; 23 cm |
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Collana |
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Directions in development. Private sector development |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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KirkwoodDaniel |
MalhotraDhruv |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Women - East Asia - Economic conditions |
Women - Pacific Area - Economic conditions |
Businesswomen - East Asia |
Businesswomen - Pacific Area |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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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 |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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 |
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