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The role of institutional support on female-owned business sustainability from a developing Country’s perspective

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  • Rogers Mwesigwa
  • Sarah Alupo
  • Mariam Nakate
  • Joseph Mayengo
  • Ruth Nabwami

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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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  • Rogers Mwesigwa & Sarah Alupo & Mariam Nakate & Joseph Mayengo & Ruth Nabwami, 2024. "The role of institutional support on female-owned business sustainability from a developing Country’s perspective," Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 7(3), pages 290-310, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jhassp:jhass-03-2024-0039
    DOI: 10.1108/JHASS-03-2024-0039
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