Ruta Aidis

The Regional Application of the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index (GEDI): The Case of Spain

Ács Z. J., Szerb L., Ortega-Argilés R., Aidis R. and Coduras A. The regional application of the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index (GEDI): the case of Spain, Regional Studies. This paper constructs a regional application of the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index (GEDI) that captures the contextual features of entrepreneurship across regions. Using institutional data and survey data, weaknesses in the incentive structure that affect regional development can be identified. The entrepreneurial disparities among regions are analysed at the country and regional levels using a penalty for bottleneck methodology. The methodology allows public policy action to be coordinated at both national and regional levels. It is found that GEDI provides a valuable tool for understanding regional differences across Spanish regions.

The Comparison of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index Methodologies

The Comparison of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) and the Global Entrepreneurship and Development (GEDI) Index Methodologies has four aims: (1) to provide a comprehensive comparison of the GEM and GEDI approaches by using both methods side by side to analyze entrepreneurship development; (2) to offer the GEM community a useful example on how the GEM and the GEDI methodologies can be successfully combined to allow for a more in-depth country analysis of entrepreneurial performance; (3) to provide a comprehensive summary of Hungarys entrepreneurial performance from 2006 to 2010; and (4) to demonstrate the policy applications of the GEDI Index.

Mapping the gendered ecosystem: The evolution of measurement tools for comparative high-impact female entrepreneur development

Purpose n n n n nThere is a growing understanding that gender-blind business support measures do not assist women’s enterprise development to the extent that they assist its male equivalent. Focusing efforts specifically on women’s enterprise development, and measuring the impact of those efforts, is paramount. This paper aims to assess the evolution of two indices that analyze high-impact female entrepreneurship development: the Gender-Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index (GEDI) and the 2015 Global Women Entrepreneur Leaders Scorecard. Both utilize data from reliable data sources, yet are limited by the quality and availability of sex-disaggregated data. However, they differ in terms of variable choice, methodology and results. n n n n nDesign/methodology/approach n n n n nIn this paper, the authors assess the evolution of two indices that analyze high-impact female entrepreneurship development. High-impact female entrepreneurship is defined as firms headed by women that are market-expanding, export-oriented and innovative. The assessment is focused on two new indices, the 2013 and 2014 Gender-GEDI and, the newly created measurement tool, the 2015 Global Women Entrepreneur Leaders Scorecard. n n n n nFindings n n n n nBoth indices rely on existing data from reliable, internationally recognized data sets, yet are limited by the sex-disaggregated data that are currently available. However, they differ in terms of variable choice, methodology and results. n n n n nOriginality/value n n n n nThere is an increasing need by researchers and policy makers alike to consolidate existing data to better understand the existing barriers for women entrepreneurs and to be able to benchmark change. This paper assesses two indices that provide insights into the conditions for high-impact women entrepreneurs in a country comparative way.

Staying in the Family: The Impact of Institutions and Mental Models on Entrepreneurship Development in Post-Soviet Transition Countries

After the breakup of the Soviet Union, the 15 newly independent countries had a decision to make: to reinstate their old economic and political ties or to enter into new economic alliances. Two main country groups emerged: the European Union (EU)-oriented and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)-oriented groups. In this chapter, we introduce the use of mental models in order to explore the possible influence of individual cognition on changing or perpetuating existing institutional arrangements and attitudes toward entrepreneurship. It is argued that CIS countries are more likely to accept commonly held Soviet-based attitudes toward institutions and entrepreneurship as the norm, further reinforced through inter-CIS-based migration and media control.

Gender, leadership and venture capital: measuring women’s leadership in VC firm portfolios

Purpose This paper presents a new index summarizing Womens Leadership in Entrepreneurial Ventures (WLEV) in the context of Venture Capital (VC) firm portfolios. Gender representation among VC portfolio firms is a concern for academics, and increasingly for practitioners aiming to reap the benefits of gender diversity. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on Institutional Theory and Gender Role Congruity Theory, we present dimensions of womens involvement in leadership roles in VC funded companies. As previous research has not provided standard definitions, we clarify the relevant dimensions. In addition, we present an empirical analysis of 153 VC fund portfolios and demonstrate womens involvement across the three key dimensions forming the WLEV Index: involvement in leadership, management, and founding of portfolio companies. Findings We present a summary Womens Leadership in Entrepreneurial Ventures Index aligned with previous research. The Index has suitable characteristics for future research and in...

High-Impact Female Entrepreneurship in Latin America: A Preliminary Analysis

According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitors 2012 survey, Latin America boasts a high degree of female entrepreneurial activity: 15 percent of working age females are engaged in entrepreneurial startups compared to 19 percent of males. However little is known with regards to the opportunities and constraints for innovative female entrepreneurs with growth-oriented businesses in Latin America. By analysing three case studies from Bolivia, Brazil and Colombia, this paper provides insights into the key areas that need to be improved, presents examples of current programs that are being implemented to reduce gendered impediments and provides recommendations for additional measures.