On Significance of Strengthening Strategic Framework of Rural Women’s Entrepreneurship in Serbia

On Significance of Strengthening Strategic Framework of Rural Women’s Entrepreneurship in Serbia

Mirjana Dokmanović – Institute of Social Sciences, 45 Kraljice Natalije, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Abstract: Despite progress in supporting the economic empowerment of women, the environment in Serbia is still not friendly for female entre­preneurs. This is particularly cased in rural areas, where women face more prominent obstacles such as pronounced gender roles, stereotypes and gen­der-based property inequalities. This paper aims to indicate the significance of having efficient policies in this area. They are beneficial not only for rural women but also for economic growth, decreasing poverty, holding up the depopulation trend and revival of underdeveloped municipalities. Gender analysis of the relevant strategies (agriculture and rural development, em­ployment, development of digital skills and smart specialization) shows that they are not sufficiently or not at all gender sensitive, and do not address the specific position and vulnerability of rural women. This may be eliminated by using gender analysis and gender impact assessment in the process of designing strategies. Creating a business-friendly environment also needs implementing complementary policies in other sectors, such as fiscal policy, health care, infrastructure and transportation.

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