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Microfinance and Entrepreneurship Growth Among Female Entrepreneurs in Northern Ghana: A Three-Year Analysis

Abena Kwesi Ameyaw, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Yaw Nii Baffoura, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-Ghana)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18852057
Published: December 9, 2007

Abstract

Microfinance programmes have been implemented in various regions to support entrepreneurship among female entrepreneurs, but their effectiveness varies. A qualitative approach was employed through semi-structured interviews with female entrepreneurs who participated in microfinance programmes, supplemented by document analysis. Female entrepreneurs reported an average increase in business revenue of 32% during the study period, with significant improvements in operational efficiency and customer base. Microfinance provided key financial support to enhance entrepreneurial activities among female entrepreneurs in northern Ghana. Further research should explore scalability and long-term sustainability of microfinance programmes targeting female entrepreneurs. microfinance, entrepreneurship growth, female entrepreneurs, northern Ghana

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Abena Kwesi Ameyaw, Yaw Nii Baffoura (2007). Microfinance and Entrepreneurship Growth Among Female Entrepreneurs in Northern Ghana: A Three-Year Analysis. Pan African Journal of Political Science and Governance (Governance focus in, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18852057

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African GeographyMicrofinanceEntrepreneurshipQualitative ResearchGender StudiesDevelopment EconomicsRural Empowerment

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