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This research aims to explore how perceptions of the entrepreneurial ecosystem affect young people's intentions to start businesses in Lesotho.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Entrepreneurial Intentions and Ecosystem Efficacy: A Mixed Methods Study of Youth in Lesotho

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Mixed methods study explores the link between ecosystem efficacy and entrepreneurial intentions in Basotho youth, suggesting mentorship's importance.

This research aims to explore how perceptions of the entrepreneurial ecosystem affect young people's intentions to start businesses in Lesotho.
Conducted a structured survey with 412 youth to assess entrepreneurial intentions and perceptions of ecosystem support.
Explored four support areas: finance, training, mentorship, and policy.
Performed 24 in-depth interviews to deepen understanding of survey findings.
Found a strong positive correlation (r=0.67) between perceived ecosystem efficacy and entrepreneurial intention.
Identified local mentors as crucial in helping youth navigate systemic barriers to entrepreneurship.
78% of respondents cited access to seed capital as a major constraint on their entrepreneurial intentions.

Thabane et al. (2023) studied this question.

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March 12, 2026Open Access

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Mixed methods study explores the link between ecosystem efficacy and entrepreneurial intentions in Basotho youth, suggesting mentorship's importance.

This research aims to explore how perceptions of the entrepreneurial ecosystem affect young people's intentions to start businesses in Lesotho.
Conducted a structured survey with 412 youth to assess entrepreneurial intentions and perceptions of ecosystem support.
Explored four support areas: finance, training, mentorship, and policy.
Performed 24 in-depth interviews to deepen understanding of survey findings.
Found a strong positive correlation (r=0.67) between perceived ecosystem efficacy and entrepreneurial intention.
Identified local mentors as crucial in helping youth navigate systemic barriers to entrepreneurship.
78% of respondents cited access to seed capital as a major constraint on their entrepreneurial intentions.

Thabane et al. (2023) studied this question.

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