Abstract: There has been a growing body of knowledge that has advocated involvelment of women in economic activities such as entrepreneurship for purposes of making a meaningful contribution to the growth of economies. The focus of this study, however, was not women’s involvement and contribution to economic growth, rather their quest to attain sustainable livelihoods. Following the scientific method of enquiry, quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analysed. Data collection tools included focus group discussions (FGDs), observations and a questionnaire. The overall findings of the study were that women’s entrepreneurship did not lead to sustainable livelihoods among small-scale women entrepreneurs in Lusaka Urban due to several impediments that negatively affected their businesses’ potential. A number of suggestions are listed and discussed that are aimed at guiding policy makers to create an enabling environment that will stimulate the growth and success of women’s entrepreneurship in Zambia.
Keywords: Entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurship, small-scale entrepreneur, sustainable livelihood.
Title: Sustainable Livelihoods Among Small-Scale Women Entrepreneurs in Lusaka Urban, Zambia
Author: Dr. Atangambuyu S. Silungwe, Dr. Wilson Silungwe
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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