Women’s Entrepreneurial Activity in Rural Areas and the Use of European Union Funds: The Example of Poland
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https://doi.org/10.15678/SER.2026.1.04Keywords:
entrepreneurship, women, rural areas, agritourism, PolandAbstract
Background: Rural women’s entrepreneurship holds significant importance, often underestimated despite its pivotal role in sustainable household and local community development. With Poland’s socio-economic transformation, their assigned roles have undergone structural changes.
Research objectives: The aim of the article is to examine the activity of women in obtaining EU funds as part of activities aimed at rural areas that contribute to the development of entrepreneurship in rural areas.
Research design and methods: Association (independence) analysis was conducted using data from the 2024 Polska wieś i rolnictwo report, exclusively focusing on the responses provided by 780 women.
Results: The findings underscore rural women’s innovative contributions to social initiatives and the preservation of Polish rural traditions, showcasing their leadership qualities and proficiency in managing household budgets.
Conclusions: The authors believe that the topic addressed in this article is trending. In the literature on the subject, few articles address on the role and importance of rural female entrepreneurship in different industries.
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