Characteristics, motivations, and challenges of algerian women entrepreneurs

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This paper identifies and discusses the characteristics, motivations and obstacles of women entrepreneurs focusing on jijel region of Algeria.

Both quantitative (survey) and qualitative approaches (interview), were used in order to achieve the overall aim of the study.

This research identified the major characteristics that inspired women to start their businesses.

A desire to work and earn money, and high self esteem were identified as main motivators.

The major difficulties faced by these entrepreneurs were sociocultural constraints, the jealousy between women entrepreneurs, and insufficient financial resources