The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Women's Report for 2010 highlights the success of female entrepreneurs from various countries. Khiyal Abolahzadeh from Iran runs Anthemia Herb Production & Distribution Company, which employs 300 women and produces health products. Ana Petrona González from Chile operates a gastronomic eco-tourism business that introduces tourists to local foods. Andrea Carvajal from Chile co-founded ARKANI EIRL, which offers maintenance and repair services for hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Patricia Paz Silva from Brazil runs Moura & Paz Reciclagem, a recycling services business. Maria de Fatima Santana de Oliveira from Brazil is a member of the Associacao de Artesaos de Tamboril, an artisans’ association. Nikki Evans from Ireland is the Founder and Managing Director of PerfectCard, which provides gift card programs for shopping centers and multinational clients. Grainne Barry from Ireland is the co-founder and managing director of AnotherFriend.com, an online dating agency. Dr Rehana Kassim from Malaysia is the owner and founder of Rehanstat Sdn Bhd, a market research firm. These women demonstrate the potential and success of female entrepreneurship across various industries and countries.
