The role of institutional support on female-owned business sustainability from a developing Country’s perspective
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 usi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Emerald Publishing
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JHASS-03-2024-0039/full/pdf |
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| Summary: | 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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| ISSN: | 2632-279X |