Michael Zisuh Ngoasong, Professor of Entrepreneurship, School of Business and Society, University of York, UK

‘Michael Zisuh Ngoasong has made an impressive contribution to the literature on entrepreneurship and women's empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa with his book, Women's Entrepreneurial Journeys in Sub-Saharan Africa. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges women entrepreneurs face in the region while highlighting the opportunities and potential for growth. The book covers a diverse range of topics, including financing, family influences, networks, and digital technology, providing policymakers, academics, and practitioners with valuable insights and practical advice for supporting and empowering women entrepreneurs. It provides a compelling argument for the transformative potential of women's entrepreneurship, making a powerful case for investing in the growth and success of women-owned businesses. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in promoting gender equality and economic empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa, paving the way for sustainable and inclusive economic growth.’

• Contents: 1 Introducing women’s entrepreneurial journeys in sub-Saharan Africa 2 Contextualising women’s entrepreneurship in SSA 3 Financing women’s entrepreneurial journeys: the perspective of financing institutions 4 Financing women’s entrepreneurial journeys: the role ofwomen’s entrepreneurial agency 5 Family influences on women’s entrepreneurial journeys 6 Women’s entrepreneurial responses in organisational and inter-organisational contexts 7 The paradox of gendered positions in women’s digital entrepreneurial journeys 8 Women’s transitional entrepreneurship 9 Networks in women’s entrepreneurial journeys 10 The future of women’s entrepreneurial journeys in sub-Saharan Africa References Index

Michael Zisuh Ngoasong, Professor of Entrepreneurship, School of Business and Society, University of York, UK

‘Michael Zisuh Ngoasong has made an impressive contribution to the literature on entrepreneurship and women's empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa with his book, Women's Entrepreneurial Journeys in Sub-Saharan Africa. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges women entrepreneurs face in the region while highlighting the opportunities and potential for growth. The book covers a diverse range of topics, including financing, family influences, networks, and digital technology, providing policymakers, academics, and practitioners with valuable insights and practical advice for supporting and empowering women entrepreneurs. It provides a compelling argument for the transformative potential of women's entrepreneurship, making a powerful case for investing in the growth and success of women-owned businesses. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in promoting gender equality and economic empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa, paving the way for sustainable and inclusive economic growth.’

• Contents: 1 Introducing women’s entrepreneurial journeys in sub-Saharan Africa 2 Contextualising women’s entrepreneurship in SSA 3 Financing women’s entrepreneurial journeys: the perspective of financing institutions 4 Financing women’s entrepreneurial journeys: the role ofwomen’s entrepreneurial agency 5 Family influences on women’s entrepreneurial journeys 6 Women’s entrepreneurial responses in organisational and inter-organisational contexts 7 The paradox of gendered positions in women’s digital entrepreneurial journeys 8 Women’s transitional entrepreneurship 9 Networks in women’s entrepreneurial journeys 10 The future of women’s entrepreneurial journeys in sub-Saharan Africa References Index

Michael Zisuh Ngoasong, Professor of Entrepreneurship, School of Business and Society, University of York, UK

‘Michael Zisuh Ngoasong has made an impressive contribution to the literature on entrepreneurship and women's empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa with his book, Women's Entrepreneurial Journeys in Sub-Saharan Africa. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges women entrepreneurs face in the region while highlighting the opportunities and potential for growth. The book covers a diverse range of topics, including financing, family influences, networks, and digital technology, providing policymakers, academics, and practitioners with valuable insights and practical advice for supporting and empowering women entrepreneurs. It provides a compelling argument for the transformative potential of women's entrepreneurship, making a powerful case for investing in the growth and success of women-owned businesses. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in promoting gender equality and economic empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa, paving the way for sustainable and inclusive economic growth.’

• Contents: 1 Introducing women’s entrepreneurial journeys in sub-Saharan Africa 2 Contextualising women’s entrepreneurship in SSA 3 Financing women’s entrepreneurial journeys: the perspective of financing institutions 4 Financing women’s entrepreneurial journeys: the role ofwomen’s entrepreneurial agency 5 Family influences on women’s entrepreneurial journeys 6 Women’s entrepreneurial responses in organisational and inter-organisational contexts 7 The paradox of gendered positions in women’s digital entrepreneurial journeys 8 Women’s transitional entrepreneurship 9 Networks in women’s entrepreneurial journeys 10 The future of women’s entrepreneurial journeys in sub-Saharan Africa References Index