Women entrepreneurs : A study of Indonesian female evidence and perception for becoming entrepreneurs

Abstract

This study delineates picture about the nature of woman entrepreneurs in Indonesia, which is important for policy makers and scholars, because it presents classical and contemporary evidences of women entrepreneurs which contributes significantly to the success of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. This study sheds light on the issues on women’s entrepreneurial activities and perceptions; their willingness to take the risk of entrepreneur, participation in enhancing local economy, self-efficacy, perceived opportunity, role model and fear of failure. Besides providing interesting facts about the perspectives of women entrepreneurs, this study also helps us to gain insight into the potential of women entrepreneurs in Indonesia. The data set from Global Entrepreneurship Monitoring (GEM) have been employed to provide a number of societal issues. A survey to 5,620 respondents from rural and urban areas in Indonesia were conducted in 23 provinces during 2015. To give a better view of the women’s entrepreneurial circumstances, the data were explored using descriptive analysis method equipped with pictures and facts. The results of the study will allow policy makers to understand how the women entrepreneurs are functioning. The policy makers at the national and local levels are suggested to notice the situation of the women entrepreneurs in making injunction related to empowering women in small and medium enterprises.