This book explores the multifaceted aspects of women's empowerment in developing nations, with a particular emphasis on entrepreneurship and economic participation. Through expert commentaries, state of the art research studies, narratives, and real-world case studies, the book highlights the role of, and significant advancements in, education, healthcare, and economic participation in achieving these goals. It critically examines persistent obstacles such as gender-based violence, cultural norms, and policy deficiencies. The text also explores the role of women in wealth creation within emerging economies and presents a cultural perspective on cross-cultural differences regarding women's status in societies.

The book also discusses how grassroots movements, international aid, and governmental policies can either support or hinder women's entrepreneurial efforts. It offers practical recommendations for policymakers, NGOs, and community leaders on fostering environments conducive to women's business start-ups and economic success. Designed for students, researchers, and advocates of gender equality, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing struggle for women's empowerment in developing countries. It encourages engagement and contribution to positive change globally, offering insights for policy-making that favor women entrepreneurship.

Mirjana Radović-Marković is a Full Professor and Principal Research Fellow. She is employed as a Distinguished Professor at the Business School, Hunan Normal University, China. She founded three scientific journals: Journal of Women's Entrepreneurship and Education (Founder and Editor-in-Chief, SCOPUS Q2), International Review (Founder and Editor-in-Chief, WOS Q3), and Entrepreneurship and Business Resilience (Founder and Editor-in-Chief, ERIH Plus). She is the recipient of 26 awards both domestically and internationally and is a member of ten academies of sciences and arts (two national), as well as holding five honorary doctorates.

Aidin Salamzadeh is the Vice Dean of the College of Management at the University of Tehran, Iran, and an integrated researcher at CIICESI, Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal. His research interests include startups, new venture creation, and entrepreneurship. Aidin serves as an associate editor for several journals, including Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Nature.com) and Journal of Women's Entrepreneurship and Education. He is a member of the European SPES Forum (Belgium), the Asian Academy of Management (Malaysia), and Ondokuz Mayis University (Turkey). He co-founded the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Lab (London). In 2024, Stanford University listed him among the top 2% of scientists.

Vitor Braga is an Associate Professor at the School of Technology and Management, Portugal, where he is the Head of the Business Sciences Department and the Director of the Centre for Research and Innovation in Business Sciences and Information Systems. He holds a PhD in Business from Middlesex University Business School, London, UK.

Alexandra Braga is an Associate Professor at the School of Technology and Management, Portugal, where she is the Director of the BSc in Business Sciences and Deputy Director of the Business Sciences Department. She holds a PhD in Innovation from the University of Beira Interior, Portugal. Her main research topics are innovation and female entrepreneurship.