This report analyzes the barriers women entrepreneurs face in Pacific island countries and shows how weaving gender-sensitivity into tax design and providing tailored support can boost formalization and underpin sustainable economic growth. Assessing seven Pacific island countries, it shows how convoluted taxation systems combined with inadequate access to finance, regulatory hurdles, and unpaid caregiver responsibilities often complicate the picture for women entrepreneurs. It explains how overhauling complex tax systems, rethinking incentives, and creating small business regimes can reduce structural barriers, broaden tax bases, and create a more inclusive environment for women-owned businesses.
By:
Asian Development Bank Imprint: Asian Development Bank Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 4mm
Weight: 200g ISBN:9789292774424 ISBN 10: 9292774425 Pages: 56 Publication Date:22 September 2025 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active