Fostering Female-Led Ventures: The Role Of Entrepreneurship In Advancing SDG 5
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53555/jaes.v21i4.97Keywords:
Women entrepreneurship; Female-led ventures; Gender equality; Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5); Inclusive growth; Entrepreneurial ecosystems; Social entrepreneurship; Gender-responsive policyAbstract
Abstract
Women-led entrepreneurship has emerged as a critical driver of inclusive growth and gender equality, directly aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5). By enabling women to participate as economic decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and leaders, female-led ventures contribute to reducing structural inequalities and promoting sustainable development. This paper examines the role of entrepreneurship in fostering female-led ventures and advancing SDG 5, with a focus on the Indian context. Using secondary data and case-based analysis, the study reviews contemporary literature, identifies the need for gender-sensitive entrepreneurial ecosystems, examines illustrative Indian examples, and maps women entrepreneurship outcomes to SDG 5 indicators.
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