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Rural entrepreneurship and transformation: the role of learnerships

Siphokazi Koyana, Roger Mason · 2017 · International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research

Summary. A learnership program in rural South Africa significantly empowered unemployed women and youth by providing skills training and business access. The study found the program enhanced social transformation through rural entrepreneurship, though success required sustained implementation of recommended measures. The research identifies both enabling factors and barriers to rural business development in disadvantaged communities.

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Koyana, S., & Mason, R.. (2017). Rural entrepreneurship and transformation: the role of learnerships. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijebr-07-2016-0207

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DOI
10.1108/ijebr-07-2016-0207
Countries
South Africa
Regions
Africa
Categories
entrepreneurship, education
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2026-04-28