ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/CL2.GPID/2023/TP.2
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Information material
Cluster: Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development
Focus Area: Gender equality, Inclusive development, Future of employment
Initiatives: Women’s economic empowerment, Women’s rights and gender mainstreaming
SDGs: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 15: Life On Land
Keywords: Arab countries, Women's rights, Land rights, Climate change, Women in agriculture, Gender equality, Women in agriculture
Women's entrepreneurship in the Arab region: assessing the impacts of land and property ownership
May 2023
The study investigates the relationship between women’s entrepreneurship and ownership of land/property in Egypt and Jordan. By utilizing a conceptual framework that identifies five mechanisms linking the two, namely access to credit and finance, additional income, increased investments, improved intrahousehold bargaining and improved social norms, the research reveals that property/land ownership enhances women’s involvement in employment and entrepreneurship. However, it suggests that property/land ownership may have a limited impact on their bargaining power and on reducing gender-based violence. The study highlights the need for improved data and understanding of the interconnections between women’s economic inactivity and entrepreneurship, in order to formulate effective policies to support women entrepreneurs in the Arab region.
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The study investigates the relationship between women’s entrepreneurship and ownership of land/property in Egypt and Jordan. By utilizing a conceptual framework that identifies five mechanisms linking the two, namely access to credit and finance, additional income, increased investments, improved intrahousehold bargaining and improved social norms, the research reveals that property/land ownership enhances women’s involvement in employment and entrepreneurship. However, it suggests that property/land ownership may have a limited impact on their bargaining power and on reducing gender-based violence. The study highlights the need for improved data and understanding of the interconnections between women’s economic inactivity and entrepreneurship, in order to formulate effective policies to support women entrepreneurs in the Arab region.
