Survey Reports

FY2017:Growing Women's Entrepreneurship through ICT in Southeast Asia

Category	Survey Reports
Year of Publication	2017.05

This report summarises analyses on the state and challenges of the use of Information Communication　and Technologies (ICT) in supporting women entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia. In many countries, it is　more difficult for women to find formal employment compared with men. Starting a business is often　the only way for women to improve their financial situation and become self-sufficient but major　barriers remain in the form of social and religious customs, difficulty in securing funds, and lack of　entrepreneurial skills. This report has been compiled from interviews with local people, which inform　the numerous proposals on how foundations and policy makers can be more supportive of women's　entrepreneurship.

GROWING WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP (7.2MB)

[Contents]

Acknowledgements
Foreword
Executive Summary
Context
The Barriers to Female Entreneurship
The Role of ICT
Learnings from the Field
The Path Forward
Conclusion
Bibliography