Factors Affecting the Performance of Women Entrepreneurs in Micro and Small Enterprises in ADDIS ABABA

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to look into the elements that influence how well women entrepreneurs do in MSEs and the difficulties they encounter while trying to get technical and business training support from training colleges or institutions. A descriptive study design using a variety of research methods was used to reach the goal. Using probability and non-probability selection techniques, including simple random and purposeful sampling procedures, a sample of 238 female entrepreneurs working in three sectors was selected for the study. To respond to the fundamental interview questions (purposive approach), questionnaires were created using close-ended and Likert scales, and they included questions about how women entrepreneurs perform in MSEs and the difficulties they encounter during technical training. After the data was gathered, it was examined using simple statistical methods (tables and percentages) and descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviations). Inferential analysis such as regression analysis tests the relationship between the three explanatory variables and the explained variable. The study's adjusted R square yielded a result of 75.1%. 75.1% of women's entrepreneurial performance is explained by economic, sociocultural, legal, and administrative issues, while the remaining 24.9% is explained by other factors that are not the focus of this study. The key economic issues that affected how well women entrepreneurs performed in micro and small businesses were their lack of company space (land), financial access from microfinance or other lending institutions, poor access to business training, fierce market rivalry, access to technology, and availability of raw materials. Conflicting gender roles or domestic responsibilities, networks with outsiders, and social acceptability are the main social elements that have an impact on these entrepreneurs, according to the study. According to the researcher, wereda 10 in the Lideta sub-city has a minimal socio-cultural influence, but there are still significant economic and administrative difficulties.

Keywords:Factors, performance, women entrepreneurs, micro and small enterprises, Impact, major, characteristics, Factors affecting.

DOI: 10.7176/JESD/13-21-01

Publication date: November 30^th 2022