Drivers of Rural Entrepreneurship in Northern Ghana: A Community Capitals Framework Approach

Akanganngang Joseph Asitik · 2023 · Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Economies

Summary. Rural communities in northern Ghana possess strong cultural, social, and political capital that supports entrepreneurship, along with some human capital strengths. However, severe financial capital shortages and gaps in human capital skills significantly limit entrepreneurial development and sustainability. The study identifies these barriers and assets to help policymakers design more effective entrepreneurship programs for poverty reduction.

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Asitik, A. J.. (2023). Drivers of Rural Entrepreneurship in Northern Ghana: A Community Capitals Framework Approach. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Economies. https://doi.org/10.1177/23939575231174794

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DOI: 10.1177/23939575231174794
Countries: Ghana
Regions: Africa
Categories: entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28