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August 15, 2025Administrative SciencesOpen Access

Pathways to Business Financing in South Africa: Exploring Microloans, Venture Capital, and Gender-Responsive Grants

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OKOgujiuba KanayoKMKholofelo MakhubupetsiLMLethabo Maponya

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Overview

Qualitative analysis highlights business financing challenges in South Africa, indicating access barriers for women and youth.

Key Points

  • Microloans provide immediate funding for informal businesses but have minimal long-term impact without support.
  • Venture capital encourages innovation primarily in urban areas, limiting access for underrepresented groups.
  • Gender-responsive grants promote equity but face challenges from fragmentation and insufficient scale.
  • Unified financing frameworks are necessary to integrate financial and non-financial support for inclusive growth.

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Kanayo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af75207567bf4f94fee7eehttps://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15080319
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