This study examined entrepreneurial competencies as a viable pathway for improving the
innovative performance of SMEs in Nigeria's informal sector and the contingent roles of the …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to examine the challenges female entrepreneurs face
in the development of their business in the context of Nigeria. In so doing, it addresses a gap …

This chapter undertakes an examination of entrepreneurship research in the African context
in the period 2009–2018 through a systematic review of the literature. Dominant theories are …

Informal and formal sectors can be seen as “dual economies” of African countries. This
article discusses the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa considering both sectors, as well as …

Purpose The study examines the characteristics and development trends of female
entrepreneurship publications, cooperation networks between countries, journals and …

It is a well-established practice of many Sub-Saharan African (SSA) governments to aid
entrepreneurs within both the formal and informal sectors to enhance their performance and …

Purpose Careers have come to dominate contemporary discourse on gendered
entrepreneurship. This paper aims to explore entrepreneurial careers as recounted by …

Drawing upon the scant literature on women's entrepreneurship in the United Arab Emirates
(UAE), this paper explores the motivations of women business owners in the country based …

Micro-entrepreneurship in the informal sector plays a vital role in generating employment
and income in West Africa. In this article, the authors examine business success factors for …

The achievement of business sustainability is dependent on the interacting components of
the entrepreneurship ecosystem (EE) and institutions that support or challenge the business …