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September 5, 2026EconomiesOpen Access

Examining the Role of Rural Entrepreneurship in Enhancing Economic Resilience in Mnquma Local Municipality, Eastern Cape

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XGXolelwa GamndanaIMIfeanyi MbukanmaSFSiphenathi Fihla

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Exploratory survey reveals enhanced local adaptability and sustainable economic performance among rural entrepreneurs, highlighting the need for targeted infrastructure and financial support.

Key Points

  • Assess the impact of rural entrepreneurial activities on local economic growth, job creation, innovation, and economic resilience in Mnquma Local Municipality.
  • Surveyed N=349 registered rural entrepreneurs sampled from a total population of 3,750 businesses in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
  • Analyzed survey data using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) in SPSS and SmartPLS.
  • Identified that active rural entrepreneurship enhances community adaptability and sustains local economic performance against external disruptions.
  • Confirmed positive relationships among employment generation, innovation, supply chain development, economic diversification, and overall economic resilience.

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Gamndana et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9bd3a66b95aff0620eac1ahttps://doi.org/10.3390/economies14090377
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