Conclusion: Learnings From Eight Country Studies on Women Entrepreneurs in Asia

Abstract

Problem: Women entrepreneurs have been and will continue to play an important role in sustaining and advancing the economic development of Asian countries. It is in the best interest of the Asian countries and International HRD professionals to develop an in-depth understanding of this population so they can develop policies, strategies, and resources to support the development of women entrepreneurs. This special volume has revealed some of the motivation, challenges, and opportunities women entrepreneurs face in Asia. This can contribute to the understanding is this newly emerged phenomenon of growing women entrepreneurs in Asia. Solution: The growing of women entrepreneurs in Asia is a complex phenomenon. It requires the involvement of scholars and practitioners to study, understand, and theorize before meaningful solutions can be proposed that will have an overarching impact. This special volume by including a diversity of studies in eight different countries offers a glimpse into this newly emerged field of study. Human resource development initiatives and expertise are needed to provide a fighting chance for these women entrepreneurs to succeed. Stakeholders: Entrepreneurs, HRD scholars, and practitioners who are interested in entrepreneurship development, specifically the development of women entrepreneurs in the context of Asia.