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February 27, 2026Open Access

Women's Entrepreneurship in Microfinance Sectors across West African Countries: An Analysis

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KMKamanda MwitaWNWanyonyi NamugaiMKMwenye Kinyanjui

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Overview

Qualitative research shows barriers to financing for female entrepreneurs, indicating a need for tailored financial products.

Key Points

  • The study aims to analyze women's entrepreneurship in microfinance sectors in West Africa and the challenges they face.
  • Conducted qualitative research with semi-structured interviews of microfinance clients
  • Facilitated focus group discussions to gather insights
  • Performed document analysis from financial institutions
  • 45% of women entrepreneurs in Tanzania face financing challenges compared to 20% of men
  • Cultural barriers and limited access to formal credit markets were significant themes
  • Microfinance interventions have had positive effects but do not fully meet women's unique needs

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Mwita et al. (2003) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a1350eed1d949a99abe998https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18778091
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