Topic: Exploring the Entrepreneurial Landscape in Manyu Division Cameroon: A Study of Entrepreneurial Characteristics and Growth Dynamics.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.35145/icobima.v4i2.6255Kata Kunci:
entrepreneur, Entrepreneurial Landscape, Entrepreneurial Characteristics, Growth Dynamics, Manyu DivisionAbstrak
This study explores the entrepreneurial landscape in Manyu Division, Cameroon, focusing on entrepreneurial characteristics and growth dynamics. The main objective of this study is to describe the characteristics of entrepreneurs in Manyu Division. Using a descriptive research design, the study collected 286 questionnaires through the purposive and referral (snowball) sampling techniques. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze and present collected data. The result of the study further reveals that most entrepreneurs in Manyu Division are dominantly optimistic in nature and have a fighting spirit to see that their ventures survive and grow in the midst of the many challenges that surround them such as restrictions from local council agents and taxation agents, high taxes, inflation, the socio-political crisis, unsafety, power outages, lack of subventions, bad roads. They are also hardworking, proactive, trustworthy, gentlemanly, skeptical, ambitious, risk bearers, confident, customer service providers, determined, discrete, dynamic, focused, goal oriented, innovative, motivated, profit conscious, realistic, self-confident, strategic, time conscious, visionary. However, they face challenges such as limited access to finance and infrastructure. It can also be concluded that the majority of entrepreneurs in Manyu Division, Cameroon are below fifty (44) years, they are mostly male, married, have at least an Advanced level Certificate, schooled in government schools, are not very bold about their political affiliations and are not very inclined to the practice of their traditions. The study provides recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders to support entrepreneurship development in the region.
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