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Women's Entrepreneurship in Promoting Sustainable Development Goals Through Digital Space in Africa

Women's Entrepreneurship in Promoting Sustainable Development Goals Through Digital Space in Africa
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Author(s): Ronika Mumbire (Bindura University, Zimbabwe)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 22
Source title: Empowering Women Through Rural Sustainable Development and Entrepreneurship
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Gül Erkol Bayram (Sinop University, Turkey), Ali Turan Bayram (Sinop University, Turkey)and Melike Sak (Selcuk University, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-6572-4.ch022

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Abstract

This chapter explores transformative potential of women's entrepreneurship in advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa's digital landscape. Despite facing numerous challenges, women entrepreneurs leverage digital technologies to overcome barriers, drive innovation, and promote sustainable development. Through a comprehensive review of literature and empirical insights, this chapter highlights the pivotal role of women's entrepreneurship in achieving SDGs, particularly Goal 5 (Gender Equality), Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). The chapter examines the opportunities and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Africa's digital space. It also showcases successful initiatives and policies supporting women's entrepreneurship and digital inclusion. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the need for stakeholders to empower women entrepreneurs, foster inclusive digital ecosystems, and unlock the full potential of women's entrepreneurship in driving sustainable development and achieving SDGs in Africa.

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