Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Female Business Leadership and National Sustainable Competitiveness

Mardiani Tanjung (1) , Taufiq Rahmat (2)
(1) Department of Management, Al-Ghifari University, Bandung, Indonesia,
(2) Department of Management, Al-Ghifari University, Bandung, Indonesia
https://doi.org/10.53675/icosei.v1i1.1660
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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)
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2025-08-27
Published
2025-10-07
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Abstract

This study examines the relationship between female business leadership and national sustainable competitiveness performance across 176 countries using the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) 2024 and World Bank entrepreneurship data from 2020-2023. Cross-sectional analysis was employed to investigate associations between female business participation indicators and sustainable competitiveness outcomes. Descriptive analysis revealed substantial variation in both female business leadership (ranging from 0.1% to 64.8% for female top managers) and sustainable competitiveness scores (30.75 to 61.22). Countries with higher female business participation showed preliminary associations with better sustainable competitiveness performance, with Nordic countries (Sweden, Finland, Denmark) leading in both dimensions. Regional analysis identified distinct patterns, with developed economies demonstrating stronger female leadership-competitiveness relationships compared to developing nations. The findings suggest potential benefits of gender-inclusive entrepreneurship policies for national competitiveness, though causal relationships require further investigation. This research contributes initial evidence for considering female business leadership in sustainable development strategies and provides a foundation for future longitudinal research examining the mechanisms underlying these relationships.

Authors

Mardiani Tanjung
Department of Management, Al-Ghifari University, Bandung, Indonesia
Taufiq Rahmat
Department of Management, Al-Ghifari University, Bandung, Indonesia

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Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Female Business Leadership and National Sustainable Competitiveness. (2025). Proceeding International Conference On Sustainable Environment And Innovation (ICOSEI), 1(1). https://doi.org/10.53675/icosei.v1i1.1660

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