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The research aims to analyze how entrepreneurs perceive and respond to structural barriers affecting their businesses over time.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Navigating Structural Constraints and Entrepreneurial Agency: A Survey of Ugandan Business Diagnostics, 2000–2026

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Longitudinal survey reveals key business constraints and adaptive strategies among Ugandan entrepreneurs, highlighting innovation under pressure.

The research aims to analyze how entrepreneurs perceive and respond to structural barriers affecting their businesses over time.
Conducted a longitudinal, structured survey of small and medium-sized enterprise owners in Uganda.
Utilized Likert-scale assessments and open-ended questions to capture constraints and strategies.
Analyzed survey data through descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.
78% of entrepreneurs identified unreliable electricity and transport as severe constraints.
Entrepreneurs developed informal strategies, such as collective generator sharing, to overcome barriers.
Findings indicate that entrepreneurs engage in innovative adaptations despite significant systemic challenges.

Nakato Kigozi (2004) studied this question.

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Longitudinal survey reveals key business constraints and adaptive strategies among Ugandan entrepreneurs, highlighting innovation under pressure.