CHALLENGES OF RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SOUTH AFRICA: INSIGHTS FROM NKONKOBE MUNICIPAL AREA IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

Grace P. K. Ngorora, Stephen Mago · 2013

Summary. Rural entrepreneurs in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province face significant barriers to success. A survey of 53 rural business owners identified lack of finance, small markets, poor infrastructure, limited networking, corruption, and weak marketing as major obstacles. Most entrepreneurs depend entirely on their businesses for income. The study recommends improved government support, training programs, and expanded microfinance schemes to strengthen rural entrepreneurship in developing regions.

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  title   = {CHALLENGES OF RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SOUTH AFRICA: INSIGHTS FROM NKONKOBE MUNICIPAL AREA IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE},
  author  = {Grace P. K. Ngorora and Stephen Mago},
  year    = {2013},
  url     = {http://www.jitbm.com/JITBM%2016th%20volume/1%20Enterprenurship.pdf}
}

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South Africa

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Africa

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entrepreneurship, policy

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2026-04-28