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This chapter examines how women’s economic empowerment and female entrepreneurship can drive the growth and development of nations. Achieving empowerment and autonomy for women requires improving their political, social, economic, and health conditions. It is also essential for sustainable development. The balance between men and women’s roles is crucial in maintaining a household and raising children. Globally, women face challenges to their lives, health, and well-being, due to overwork and a lack of power and influence. In many regions, women have less access to formal education than men, and their skills and abilities often go unrecognized.
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Labidi, N., Gtifa, S. (2023). Women’s Empowerment and Leadership: Barriers and Perspectives. In: Drucza, K., Kaddour, A., Ganguly, S., Sarea, A.M. (eds) Centering Gender in the Era of Digital and Green Transition. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38211-6_8
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