Project Title

Call for Papers: GWO 2025 Conference - Stream 24

Project Lead

Dr Bridget Irene
Dr Bridget Irene
bridget.irene@dmu.ac.uk

Project Objectives

GWO 2025 Conference Stream

Project Phase

Ongoing

Expected Completion

June 2025

Project Summary

In times of crisis - be it economic recessions, environmental catastrophes, or health emergencies -women and entrepreneurs specifically, feel the effects disproportionately. Yet, they  and yet oftenappear to exhibit exceptional resilience, utilising imaginative techniques to adapt, endure, and prosper in these adverse conditions (Welter et al., 2004; Vershinina, et al., 2020). Many have altered their business strategies, diversified their offerings, or leveraged community networks to maintain operations and assist their communities (Yu, et al., 2024). Crises frequently show deficiencies in formal support structures, but women's reactions demonstrate alternative strategies grounded in teamwork, ingenuity, and community-oriented resilience.

Project Collaborators

Chioma Onoshakpor
Chioma Onoshakpor
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Dr Bisola Ariyo
Dr Bisola Ariyo
bisola.ariyo@dmu.ac.uk
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Dr Doyin Olorunfemi
mmwdoyin@gmail.com
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Elona Ndlovu
elona@bizpreneur.co.za
Prof. Joan Lockyer
Joan Lockyer
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