The Obstacles of Women Entrepreneurship on Empowerment in Rural Communities KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Kansilembo Aliamutu, Msizi Mkhize · 2024 · Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Applied Sciences (IJIAS)

Summary. Women entrepreneurs in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa face three main barriers to business expansion: limited access to finance, lack of formal education, and inadequate infrastructure. The study surveyed 250 female business owners and found these obstacles are surmountable through targeted interventions including alternative financing mechanisms, focused training programs, and infrastructure development. Removing these barriers could empower women entrepreneurs and reduce rural poverty.

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  title   = {The Obstacles of Women Entrepreneurship on Empowerment in Rural Communities KwaZulu Natal, South Africa},
  author  = {Kansilembo Aliamutu and Msizi Mkhize},
  journal = {Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Applied Sciences (IJIAS)},
  year    = {2024},
  doi     = {10.47540/ijias.v4i1.1259},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.47540/ijias.v4i1.1259}
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DOI

10.47540/ijias.v4i1.1259

Countries

South Africa

Regions

Africa

Categories

entrepreneurship, policy, general-innovation

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2026-04-29