The role of institutional support on female-owned business sustainability from a developing Country’s perspective
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2024-09-30
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Emerald
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Purpose – This study aims to examine the association between institutional support dimensions and female business sustainability in Uganda.
Design/methodology/approach – This study adopted a cross-sectional and quantitative approach. We collected data from a sample of 224 female-owned businesses using a self-administered questionnaire.
Findings – The findings indicate that institutional support is positively and significantly associated with the sustainability of female-owned businesses. The findings further indicate that all dimensions of institutional support (financial support, government policies and programs) are significantly and positively associated with female business sustainability.
Research limitations/implications – This study employed a cross-sectional design; thus, it was impossible to monitor changes in the behavior of female-owned businesses over time. It may be possible to generalize the findings of this study to other developing countries.
Originality/value – This study provides initial empirical evidence on the relationship between institutional support dimensions and female business sustainability using evidence from a developing African economy – Uganda.
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Mwesigwa, R., Alupo, S., Nakate, M., Mayengo, J., & Nabwami, R. (2024). The role of institutional support on female-owned business sustainability from a developing Country’s perspective. Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1108/JHASS-03-2024-0039