Etude Economie Conseil (2016). Finance and Gender Issues Survey Jamaica: 2011. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/tpcfudyl

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What is the Finance and Gender Issues Survey for Jamaica?

The Finance and Gender Issues Survey is a follow-up to the 2010 Enterprise Survey conducted in Jamaica. It provides firm-level data on access to finance, ownership structures, and business performance, with a specific focus on the role of gender among Jamaican business owners.

What type of information does the dataset include?

This dataset includes:
- Gender of firm owners and managers
- Firm characteristics (size, age, sector, location)
- Access to credit, financial constraints, and loan applications
- Business outcomes such as sales, profitability, and employment
- Use of financial services and banking products

Who are the Jamaican business owners represented in this dataset?

The dataset captures a diverse group of Jamaican business owners, ranging from micro- and small enterprises to medium-sized firms, across the manufacturing, trade, and service sectors. It includes both male- and female-owned businesses.

What is the purpose of this dataset?

The goal is to understand how gender influences entrepreneurship, access to finance, and firm performance in Jamaica. The results help identify barriers women and men face when seeking funding or growing their businesses.

How can researchers and policymakers use this dataset?

Users can:
- Analyze gender disparities in financial access and firm outcomes.
- Compare credit constraints faced by men and women entrepreneurs.
- Explore how firm characteristics affect access to loans and profitability.
- Design evidence-based policies to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Jamaica.

What time period does the data cover?

Data was collected between 2010 and 2011, offering a snapshot of business finance dynamics and gender ownership patterns in Jamaica during that period.

Who conducted and financed the survey?

The survey was financed and technically supported by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as part of its regional initiative on gender, finance, and entrepreneurship.

Where can I find technical documentation and survey materials?

All supporting materials — including the survey questionnaire, variable definitions, and methodological notes — are available in the dataset’s ZIP file under the Documentation folder.

How does this dataset relate to policy development in Jamaica?

The findings provide an evidence base for gender-sensitive financial policies, entrepreneurship programs, and business development initiatives. Insights from this data can help strengthen the financial inclusion framework for business owners in Jamaica, especially women entrepreneurs.

What is the Finance and Gender Issues Survey Jamaica 2011?

It is a firm‑level dataset financed by the Inter‑American Development Bank (IDB) that follows up on the 2010 Enterprise Survey. The survey focuses on gender ownership of firms, their access to finance, and performance outcomes.

What is the temporal and geographic coverage?

The dataset covers Jamaican firms in 2011. It is part of the Compete Caribbean Enterprise Datasets series.

Who produced the dataset?

The survey was conducted by Etude Economie Conseil, with support from the IDB’s Caribbean Department.