Female entrepreneurship at the crossroads of theories: Analysis of factors influencing entrepreneurial success[L'entrepreneuriat féminin au carrefour des théories : Analyse des facteurs d'influence liés au succès entrepreneurial]

Female entrepreneurship has noticeably become a key driver in economic development both locally and globally. Due to its economic and social positive impact, researchers consider female entrepreneurship as a promising solution to the current economic crisis. As a result, incorporating women into economic development has become essential, leading to heightened interest among scholars around the world in the field of women entrepreneurs. The provided article draws on a comprehensive literature review of 36 studies selected from a corpus of 157 articles, sourced from databases like Scopus, JSTOR, and Clarivate Analytics. Our research explores various theories related to female entrepreneurship, offering an in-depth analysis of the key factors influencing women's entrepreneurial journeys. The diverse perspectives examined highlight the central role that motivations, challenges, strategies, as well as social and economic dynamics, play in shaping the trajectories of female entrepreneurship. Based on these insights, the article proposes strategic avenues and recommendations aimed at creating a more favourable environment to strengthen the success and inclusion of women in economic development.