Contingent Effect of Board Gender Diversity on Performance in Emerging Markets: Evidence from the Egyptian Revolution

The 2011 Egyptian revolution was associated with significant political and social upheaval, followed by societal changes attempts policymakers to reduce the marginalisation of women promote their inclusion in economy. Drawing on this background, authors compare effect board gender diversity before after revolution. Results indicate that corporate boards is coupled improvements firm performance immediate post phase. This evidence provides insights into contextual factors related relationship supporting arguments for regulatory further encourage women’s representation boards.