A reflection on the origins of the Women's Enterprise Policy Group

Purpose - This is a short article on the origins of the Women's Enterprise Policy Group in the UK. The purpose of the article is to illustrate the need for a historical context for policy development on key issues.Design methodology approach - The approach is based on the authors' practical experience and knowledge of the women's entrepreneurship policy context in the UK.Findings - The coherence of the Women's Enterprise Policy Group, in both its membership and agenda, comes from a shared experience of enterprise policy development over a period of 15 years in the UK.Originality value - The value of this article is to highlight the importance of historical context in policy development and to introduce and share the work of the Women's Enterprise Policy Group.