This report, published in 2006, focuses on women and entrepreneurship. It provides an overview of women's entrepreneurial activity, including their participation in early-stage ventures and established businesses, as well as their motivations and business outcomes. The report also examines the characteristics of women entrepreneurs, including demographic and economic factors that influence their entrepreneurial behavior, and factors that shape their perceptions of the entrepreneurial environment. The report concludes with a summary of the key findings and implications for policy and practice.