Vol. 1 No. 1 (2019)
Analysis of The Gendered Impact of AfCFTA on Women-Led SMEs in the Manufacturing Sector: A Comparative Study of Ghana and Nigeria in Nigeria: An African Perspective
Claire Webster, Covenant University, Ota
Charlene Wright, Covenant University, Ota
Mrs Irene McCarthy, University of Abuja
Published: January 22, 2026
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This study examines The Gendered Impact of AfCFTA on Women-Led SMEs in the Manufacturing Sector: A Comparative Study of Ghana and Nigeria in the context of Nigeria, addressing key challenges and opportunities from an African perspective.
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Claire Webster, Charlene Wright, Mrs Irene McCarthy (2026). Analysis of The Gendered Impact of AfCFTA on Women-Led SMEs in the Manufacturing Sector: A Comparative Study of Ghana and Nigeria in Nigeria: An African Perspective. African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2019), 11-22.
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The Gendered Impact of AfCFTA on Women-Led SMEs in the Manufacturing Sector: A Comparative Study of Ghana and NigeriaNigeriaAfricaBusiness
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