Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Rural Settings: A Review Focused on Women Entrepreneurs

The entrepreneurial ecosystem has gained significant attention as a framework for understanding the dynamics that influence entrepreneurial activities (Isenberg, ۲۰۱۱). However, there is limited research focusing on rural settings and specifically concerning women entrepreneurs. This review aims to bridge this gap by examining how rural entrepreneurial ecosystems affect or involve women entrepreneurs. A systematic review of academic databases like PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar was carried out, including ۳۲ studies that met our criteria. The findings suggest that elements such as access to finance, entrepreneurial culture, and policy governance significantly influence the entrepreneurship journey for women in rural settings. This review concludes by emphasizing the importance of tailored policy interventions to support women entrepreneurs in rural ecosystems.

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Entrepreneurial Ecosystems , Rural Settings , Women Entrepreneurs , Rural Entrepreneurship , Gender and Entrepreneurship