Publication: Gender-Based Differences Among Entrepreneurs and Workers in Lebanon
Date
2009-04
ISSN
Published
2009-04
Author(s)
Akeel, Randa
Abstract
Are there significant differences
between the perceptions and labor market experiences of male
and female entrepreneurs and workers in Lebanon? Are such
differences important to the optimal deployment of females
in the workforce? This report approaches these issues
empirically through two surveys conducted in 2007. The first
was a survey of 235 formal sector firms (109 female owned
and 126 male owned) and the second was a survey of 615
workers (342 females and 273 males). Careful attention was
paid to sampling and definitions to ensure reliable results.
The samples for both surveys were stratified by sector of
activity and firm size (defined by number of employees).
Sample sizes were large enough to allow for statistically
rigorous comparison between the two gender groups. Also,
attention was paid to ensure that the definition of
entrepreneur captured those who are operationally active in
the management of their companies. In certain earlier
surveys, share ownership had been used to define
entrepreneurs, which could be misleading since some
businesses are registered under the name of female owners
who have no active role in company management.
Citation
“Akeel, Randa. 2009. Gender-Based Differences Among Entrepreneurs and Workers in Lebanon. MENA Knowledge and Learning Quick Notes Series; No. 6. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/e33189cf-8f23-577a-b64e-f345ec0393db License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”