This report provides an overview of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) project, which is a global research initiative that aims to measure and understand entrepreneurial activity and framework conditions around the world. The report begins with a reader guide that provides an introduction to the GEM project and its purpose. It then describes the design of the project, including the theoretical framework and data sources used, as well as the general structure of the GEM Reports. The report also compares the GEM project to other initiatives and highlights its unique features, such as its focus on measuring both entrepreneurial activity and framework conditions. Finally, the report provides an overview of the GEM Methodology, including the definitions and operationalization of key concepts.
