Women’s Entrepreneurship with a Sustainable Development Approach (#1977)

Authors

Izquierdo Espinoza, Julio Roberto

Farroñán Cordova, Luis Oswaldo

Reyes Reyes, Carla Angélica

Silva León, Pedro Manuel

Limonchi Falen, Ernesto Wenceslao

Falla Gómez, Carolina De Lourdes

Aguilar Amaya, Nelly Yolanda

Abstract

Women’s entrepreneurship is increasingly linked to the 2030 Agenda; however, primary empirical evidence remains scarce in Latin American settings. This study aimed to describe women-led entrepreneurship with a sustainable development approach using survey data from 200 women entrepreneurs in Lambayeque, Peru. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional design with a descriptive–analytic scope was applied. The instrument comprised 50 items (30 categorical and 20 Likert-type) organized into five dimensions: support structure, knowledge, operational security, financial support, and social support. Findings depict a predominantly young entrepreneurial profile, strong reliance on personal savings, limited recent training, and a pronounced disconnection from public and university support programs. Likert results show higher scores for knowledge and financial support, while social support was notably weaker, suggesting a gap between individual agency and the surrounding support environment. The study provides a concise diagnostic baseline to inform evidence-based initiatives aimed at strengthening sustainable women’s entrepreneurship ecosystems in regional economies.