Paul Mendoza

This paper examines the gendered impacts of policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic on entrepreneurs, focusing on how relief measures and business continuity programs addressed the distinct needs of women entrepreneurs. Drawing on the lived experiences of business owners during the pandemic, the study assesses the extent to which a gender lens was integrated into the design, implementation, and monitoring of policies.

This issue features timely and policy-relevant studies on inclusive development and governance in the Philippines. The first article examines gender gaps in micro, small, and medium enterprise policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for gender-responsive frameworks to strengthen resilience and recovery.