Impact of Non-Governmental Organizations Supporting Women Entrepreneurs on Local Development

Development is an issue on the agenda of all countries. It is generally understood that the scope of development must change over time, and sustainable development goals are set. Economic arrangements alone are insufficient for sustainable development or for increasing welfare. Making changes in the...

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Main Authors: Simge Çin, Fatih Altun
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Language:English
Published: Istanbul University Press 2021-07-01
Series:Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi
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Online Access:https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/8955A4C166C842FAA2102E600CBCFBA6
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description Development is an issue on the agenda of all countries. It is generally understood that the scope of development must change over time, and sustainable development goals are set. Economic arrangements alone are insufficient for sustainable development or for increasing welfare. Making changes in the social field, the accessibility of services, and the participation of every segment in production are important points in holistic and sustainable development. Today, the most commonly used developmental approaches are multi-actor. As one such actor, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) specialize in their specific fields and provide support where the state cannot. However, NGOs are not simply actors supporting the state; they act as main actors as well. It can be difficult for state administrations to reach local environments, limiting the ability to deliver services, allowing NGOs a role in providing services and contacting people one-to-one. NGOs support development at all levels through the projects they carry out. On the other hand, integrating women into development and supporting women entrepreneurs enables the majority of the population to participate in production for both the development of women’s social status and the sustainability of development. This study evaluates the impact of NGOs supporting women entrepreneurs on local development. In this context, the activities of three NGOs, which are outstanding for their support of women’s entrepreneurship, are examined, namely, KAMER (Women’s Center), KAGIDER (The Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey), and KEDV (Foundation for the Support of Women’s Work). The impact of NGOs on women entrepreneurs on local development is discussed.
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spelling doaj-art-97c04fce65dd44f28b42fbb066f707842025-08-20T02:14:19ZengIstanbul University PressSosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi1304-01032548-04052021-07-018026729710.26650/jspc.2021.80.000501123456Impact of Non-Governmental Organizations Supporting Women Entrepreneurs on Local DevelopmentSimge Çin0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6663-0916Fatih Altun1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5464-0909Bandırma On Yedi Eylül Üniversitesi, Balikesir, TurkiyeBandırma On Yedi Eylül Üniversitesi, Balikesir, TurkiyeDevelopment is an issue on the agenda of all countries. It is generally understood that the scope of development must change over time, and sustainable development goals are set. Economic arrangements alone are insufficient for sustainable development or for increasing welfare. Making changes in the social field, the accessibility of services, and the participation of every segment in production are important points in holistic and sustainable development. Today, the most commonly used developmental approaches are multi-actor. As one such actor, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) specialize in their specific fields and provide support where the state cannot. However, NGOs are not simply actors supporting the state; they act as main actors as well. It can be difficult for state administrations to reach local environments, limiting the ability to deliver services, allowing NGOs a role in providing services and contacting people one-to-one. NGOs support development at all levels through the projects they carry out. On the other hand, integrating women into development and supporting women entrepreneurs enables the majority of the population to participate in production for both the development of women’s social status and the sustainability of development. This study evaluates the impact of NGOs supporting women entrepreneurs on local development. In this context, the activities of three NGOs, which are outstanding for their support of women’s entrepreneurship, are examined, namely, KAMER (Women’s Center), KAGIDER (The Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey), and KEDV (Foundation for the Support of Women’s Work). The impact of NGOs on women entrepreneurs on local development is discussed.https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/8955A4C166C842FAA2102E600CBCFBA6local developmentnon-governmental organizationsentrepreneurshipwoman entrepreneurdevelopment
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Impact of Non-Governmental Organizations Supporting Women Entrepreneurs on Local Development
Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi
local development
non-governmental organizations
entrepreneurship
woman entrepreneur
development
title Impact of Non-Governmental Organizations Supporting Women Entrepreneurs on Local Development
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non-governmental organizations
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woman entrepreneur
development
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