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Urban youth entrepreneurship programmes in Accra slums increase interest in microfinance services among participants by 60%. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the impact of urban youth entrepreneurship programmes on microfinance adoption in Accra slums.

March 8, 2026Open Access

Urban Youth Entrepreneurship Programmes in Accra Slums and Microfinance Adoption: A Three-Year Impact Assessment

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AAAmma AdomakoKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology EBEfua BoatengFood Research Institute YAYaw AsareUniversity of Professional Studies

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Mixed-methods assessment shows increased microfinance interest in urban youth, suggesting enhanced financial inclusion.

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To evaluate the impact of urban youth entrepreneurship programmes on microfinance adoption in Accra slums.
Implemented mixed-methods approach with qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys
Assessed participant attitudes towards microfinance after programme participation
Analyzed changes in financial behavior and inclusion rates
60% of participants showed increased interest in using microfinance services
Notable positive shift in financial inclusion practices post-programme participation
Programmes fostered entrepreneurial spirit but highlighted need for more financial support

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Adomako et al. (2009) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ada8b2bc08abd80d5bbde1 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18898867

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Urban Youth Entrepreneurship Programmes in Accra Slums and Microfinance Adoption: A Three-Year Impact Assessment

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