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Sourced from the recommendations and future work and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 59 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

• Exploring the Gender Dimension in Entrepreneurship Development: A Systematic Literature Review in the Context of Bangladesh (2024) · Westcliff International Journal of Applied Research · cited 59× · doi

  The outcomes of this systematic evaluation of literature offer a full comprehension of the WIJAR. Volume 8, Issue 1. January 2024. Page | 44 status is formal in Bangladesh that necessitate gender-inclusive of current entrepreneurship in Bangladesh and present valuable insights that have substantial policy implications. Upon analyzing these findings, it becomes apparent that there are several crucial the attention and areas intervention of policymakers and stakeholders in order to facilitate the empowerment of women entrepreneurs inside the nation. A significant obstacle encountered by female to entrepreneurs the constrained availability of financial resources, predominantly attributable to gender biases prevalent within banking institutions. It is of utmost importance to address this situation. It is imperative for policymakers to engage in collaborative efforts with financial institutions in order to effectively address and eradicate gender-based prejudice prevalent in lending practices. This objective can be accomplished by the modification of collateral prerequisites, the provision of financial products tailored specifically for women, and the enhancement of women's financial knowledge. In addition, it is imperative to enhance women's awareness regarding their financial entitlements and the array of options at their disposal. The lack of customized training options is a significant barrier. In order to tackle this difficulty, it is imperative for policymakers and educational formulate and execute allinstitutions to that are initiatives training encompassing tailored to the unique requirements of female entrepreneurs. these programs incorporate fundamental skills in company management, financial literacy, and digital literacy. It is imperative to prioritize the accessibility of these initiatives, particularly in rural regions, to effectively engage a broader demographic of women entrepreneurs. The establishment of essential networks and the utilization of mentorship opportunities play a in crucial in achieving entrepreneurship. that policymakers engage in collaborative efforts with nongovernmental groups in order to enhance mentorship programs and networking platforms for women entrepreneurs. The establishment of an ecosystem that facilitates the mentorship and support of budding women entrepreneurs by experienced entrepreneurs has the potential to cultivate a culture characterized by the exchange of knowledge and collaborative efforts.

  generalrecommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: women entrepreneurs financial policymakers order imperative gender institutions engage collaborative efforts mentorship bangladesh entrepreneurship crucial
• DETERMINANTS OF WOMEN’S INVESTMENT DECISIONS: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS (2011–2025) (2026) · Sohar University Journal of Sustainable Business · doi

  • Examine how fluctuating levels of financial and digital literacy affect women’s investment decisions across various economic contexts. • Explore how targeted financial education interventions can reduce gender inequalities in investment decisions. • Evaluate how the TPB and associated psychological models can benefit women’s long-term financial planning. • Study the role of cultural and social norms in financial decision-making among female investors. • Investigate how crowdfunding and fintech-based investment models are urging female entrepreneurial involvement. • Evaluate the connection of gender empowerment and investment decisions in urban and rural areas. • Evaluate how empowerment initiatives can translate into measurable investment and wealth accumulation consequences. • Discover how sociocultural factors such as household decision-making dynamics influence women’s control over investment resources. • Evaluate the adoption of fintech among women and their role in linking with investment gaps. • Study how mobile banking and digital innovation affect risk tolerance and investment decisions among women in developing economies.

  generalfuture workevidence 5/5
  Keywords: investment women financial decisions evaluate among digital affect gender models role decision making female fintech
• Are foreign banks a good option for women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh seeking financing? (2026) · International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147- 4478) · doi

  There is limited empirical research on the role played by foreign banks in facilitating access to finance by women entrepreneurs in emerging economies. The existing literature is mainly concentrated around developed nations, with very limited coverage of gender-specific funding limitations in developing settings like Bangladesh.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there limited empirical research role played foreign banks

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