An Exploratory Study on Women Entrepreneurial Motivationin in the Context of Boko Haram Insurgency in North Eastern Nigeria

Rohaya, Mohd Nor and Ashemi, Baba Ali (2022) An Exploratory Study on Women Entrepreneurial Motivationin in the Context of Boko Haram Insurgency in North Eastern Nigeria. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences., 12 (6). pp. 1978-1990. ISSN 2222-6990

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Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the drivers for women entrepreneurship in the context of BokoHaram insurgency in North East Nigeria. It applies pull-push theory to women entrepreneurial motivation in a violent conflict context. A semi-structured interview was conducted with a total number of 12 women entrepreneurs who were purposely selected among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the region. The results revealed that majority of the women were driven by the urgent need for survival and livelihood which forms part of a push motivational factor. The finding also shows that previous business experience has contributed to the successful business start-ups despite the challenges these displaced women are facing in the camp. Gender-related challenges were minimal but, the paper recommended for more gender-specific programs in order to reduce the sufferings of the most vulnerable persons particularly women-headed households in post-conflict transition.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Women Entrepreneur, Post-Insurgency, Violent Conflict, Crisis, Boko Haram.
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Divisions: Academic Faculties, Institutes and Centres > Faculty of Economics and Business
Faculties, Institutes, Centres > Faculty of Economics and Business
Depositing User: Gani
Date Deposited: 03 Oct 2022 02:41
Last Modified: 03 Oct 2022 02:41
URI: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/40022

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