Microfinance and micropreneurship in rural South-East Nigeria: an exploration of the effects of institutions

Irene Ukanwa, Lin Xiong, Jahangir Wasim, Laura Galloway · 2022 · Entrepreneurship and Regional Development

Summary. This study examines 30 women micropreneurs in rural South-East Nigeria to understand how institutions affect their entrepreneurial activities. While microfinance is widely promoted as a solution to institutional gaps in poor regions, the research finds that socio-cultural barriers and patriarchal traditions significantly limit women's trust and engagement with microfinance services. The authors conclude that effective enterprise support in developing nations must address local socio-cultural institutions and lived realities rather than relying solely on financial interventions.

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  title   = {Microfinance and micropreneurship in rural South-East Nigeria: an exploration of the effects of institutions},
  author  = {Irene Ukanwa and Lin Xiong and Jahangir Wasim and Laura Galloway},
  journal = {Entrepreneurship and Regional Development},
  year    = {2022},
  doi     = {10.1080/08985626.2022.2087747},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/08985626.2022.2087747}
}

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DOI

10.1080/08985626.2022.2087747

Countries

Nigeria

Regions

Africa

Categories

entrepreneurship, funding, regional-innovation-systems

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2026-04-28