Barriers to Youthful Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas of Ghana

Gilbert O. Boateng, Akwasi A. Boateng, Harry S. Bampoe · 2014 · SSRN Electronic Journal

Summary. Young people in rural Ghana face significant barriers to starting businesses, primarily lack of capital, insufficient skills, inadequate support systems, limited market opportunities, and perceived risk. The study surveyed 240 youth in the Komenda, Edina, Eguafo, and Abirem Municipal Assembly areas using questionnaires and interviews. Researchers recommend equipping Ghanaian youth with entrepreneurial skills to enable economic development.

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Boateng, G. O., Boateng, A. A., & Bampoe, H. S.. (2014). Barriers to Youthful Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas of Ghana. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/Delivery.cfm/SSRN_ID2451304_code1332876.pdf?abstractid=2451304&mirid=1&type=2

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Countries: Ghana
Regions: Africa
Categories: entrepreneurship
Added: 2026-04-28