Women Mean Business

Synopsis: A v-ideo-based teaching pack loooking at business studies from the perspective of African women entrepreneurs. Shows a Ghanaian shea butter producer, a pottery in Kenya, and a Ghanaian textile designer trying to make contacts for export. Raises questions about social and ethical values in business and the use of appropriate technology. Introduced by Anita Roddick of The Body Shop.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.
Year of production: 1993
Availability: Sale; 2000 sale: £15.00 (inc. VAT +p&p) DEDU
Notes: Adapted from PAIN, PASSION AND PROFIT.
Documentation: Accompanying print materials.
Uses: GCSE and A-level business studies.
Subjects: Business studies
Keywords: Africa; developing countries; Ghana; Kenya; small business firms; women workers

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Anita Roddick

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