An Assessment of the Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in Obtaining Investment Prospects in Burayu Sub-City, Gafarsa Burayu District, Oromia, Ethiopia

Abstract

The main goal of this research is to identify the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs operating micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the Burayu sub-city of Gafarsa Burayu District. The study used a descriptive research design to describe the current state of affairs, and an inferential research design to examine the effect of independent variables (such as access to finance, markets, networks, working premises, regulation, and technology) on the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. Data was collected through primary sources and secondary sources and analyzed using simple statistical techniques like percentage and cross-analysis. The findings suggest that women entrepreneurs in Burayu sub-city perceive entrepreneurship as a means of income, empowerment, and independence.

Keywords: Micro & Small Enterprises, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs, Burayu, Gafarsa District

DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/13-15-01

Publication date:September 30^th 2023