International Journal on Women Entrepreneurship (IJWE) was launched in 2011 to educate and inspire young global women to be enterprising leaders of society. It views that small businesses owned by women are the backbone of the economies of many nations worldwide. IJWE emphasizes research that is current and relevant, contributing to the body of legal knowledge in the fields of entrepreneurship and business through publication of a high quality and professional periodical.

The subject is tackled through theoretical papers, reviews and analyses of government policy, research findings, case studies and book reviews from academicians, researchers and other practitioners from the world of SMEs and women’s entrepreneurship development.

IJWE emphasizes on research that is current and relevant and encourages an interdisciplinary approach for a broad audience. For more information please see Author Guidelines and Manuscript Requirements.

The journal’s Subject Areas

The fields covered by the journal include barriers faced by women doing international business, steps needed to boost female entrepreneurship, Women's business associations, cross-cultural aspects of women's entrepreneurship, contribution to the global market, Government initiatives, policies & programs; best practices; international cooperation, and national economy, and case studies from women’s business associations.

The journal’s audience

This journal is aimed at practitioners, policy makers and academics with an interest in the promotion of women entrepreneurship. Besides, ISSME members, affiliates and partners it also targets, small business advisors, national Governments, SME promotional agencies, industry associations, UN Agencies, international and regional organisations, banks and financial institutions, business incubations, family-run businesses, Women's business associations, research centers, universities, academics and students.