Rural entrepreneurship in the Western Cape: Challenges and opportunities

Virimai Victor Mugobo · 2012 · AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Summary. Rural entrepreneurs in South Africa's Western Cape face significant barriers including inadequate business skills, expensive raw materials, poor infrastructure, and limited financing. However, opportunities exist through government land reform initiatives, small business support institutions, and entrepreneur networks. The study recommends comprehensive government policies to strengthen rural entrepreneurship and development.

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Mugobo, V. V.. (2012). Rural entrepreneurship in the Western Cape: Challenges and opportunities. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. https://doi.org/10.5897/ajbm11.895

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DOI: 10.5897/ajbm11.895
Countries: South Africa
Regions: Africa
Categories: entrepreneurship, policy
Added: 2026-04-28