Goncalves, MarcusHaidar, NollaCelik, ElifRajagopal, UFNGoncalves, MarcusZlatev, Vladimir2025-01-232025-01-232024-11-29M. Goncalves, N. Haidar, E. Celik. 2024. "Navigating Challenges and Opportunities: A Qualitative Exploration of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Lebanon" pp.33-62. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65314-8_29783031653131https://hdl.handle.net/2144/49615This study delves into Lebanon’s women entrepreneurs and their pivotal role in economic advancement and innovation amidst gender inequality and social discrepancies. It examines these women’s multifaceted challenges and opportunities, employing the Demand-Constraint-Choice (DCC) framework to unravel their motivations, leadership roles, and decision-making processes. Additionally, the research explores the factors that drive Lebanese women to embrace entrepreneurship, utilizing a qualitative approach through 12 in-depth interviews. The findings reveal the complex interplay of societal, economic, and personal factors influencing these entrepreneurs. Despite significant hurdles, Lebanese women entrepreneurs demonstrate remarkable adaptability and resilience, balancing familial responsibilities with business pursuits. Ultimately, this study sheds light on the intricate dynamics within Lebanon’s entrepreneurial landscape, offering valuable insights into the experiences and contributions of women entrepreneurs.pp. 33-62LebanonWomen entrepreneurEntrepreneurshipSDG:5Book chapter10.1007/978-3-031-65314-8_20000-0001-9019-546X (Goncalves, Marcus)996017