Participation of women in business associations: A case of small-scale tourism enterprises in Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Effective business networks, experienced mentors, and access to financial and business knowledge are crucial for small-scale entrepreneurs to overcome challenges and barriers towards growth. Women entrepreneurs have limited access to information, training, credit, and networks compared to that of men entrepreneurs. Business Associations (BAs) are self-governing bodies designed to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in a specific local, national and regional socio-economic-cultural context. This study investigates firstly the potential of BAs to support and empower women entrepreneurs and the difficulties encountered by women in taking up leadership positions in BAs.

Methods

Three sub-sectors from among tourism enterprises in Hikkaduwa Urban Council, Galle District, in Sr

SUBMITTER: Handaragama S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8577111 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature