Rural Entrepreneurship and Welfare in South Africa: A Case of Nkonkobe Municipal Area in the Eastern Cape Province

Grace P. K. Ngorora, Stephen Mago · 2016 · Journal of Economics

Summary. Rural entrepreneurship in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province significantly improves household and community welfare. Survey data from 53 entrepreneurs shows that 83 percent rely primarily on entrepreneurial income. Rural businesses enable families to access healthcare, purchase assets, afford quality education for children, and support relatives. Entrepreneurship creates employment and integrates marginalized youth into the economy. A strong positive correlation exists between entrepreneurial income and school enrollment, demonstrating that rural entrepreneurship directly enhances livelihood quality through wealth and job creation.

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DOI

10.1080/09765239.2016.11907831

Countries

South Africa

Regions

Africa

Categories

entrepreneurship, rural-data-and-definitions

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2026-04-28