Small scale women entrepreneurial ability and social economic development in Mpumudde Sub County Lyantondde District
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2015-04
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The study sought to find out the factors affecting women in small-scale enterprises in Mpumudde Sub county Lyantonde district. The study was carried out in Mpumudde Sub county Lyantonde district The variables under investigations were accessibility
to credit facility, availability of infrastructure, the level of education and availability of family support.
The main respondents for the study were women in small-scale enterprises. Sixty five respondents formed the sample size of the study. Three micro-finance officers were interviewed to give supportive information.
The study utilized sample survey design. The respondents for the study were drawn through stratified sampling, simple random sampling and purposive sampling. The data collected were analyzed using simple frequency distribution tables, percentages,
graphs and pie charts. Descriptive analysis was also given to explain the information.
The findings of the study indicated the following:
The amount of loan given to women by micro-finance institutions were generally
small and therefore could not help them start viable business enterprises. Also, the
micro-finance institutions were taking long time in approval of the loan for the
women. It was also found that lack of electricity led to the inability of the small-scale
enterprises to store perishable items. Inadequate water supply led to unhygienic
business environment while poor road network increased the cost of transportation.
Most of the women entrepreneurs in Mpumudde Sub county Lyantonde district were
illiterates. 33.7% left school at primary level. This in turn affected their record
keeping skills which led to the mismanagements of the business enterprises.
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A research project submitted to the faculty of social sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements of Bachelors Degree In Development Studies of Kampala International University
Keywords
Small scale women entrepreneurial ability, Social economic development, Mpumudde Sub County, Lyantondde District