Institutional Factors Hindering Equitable and Inclusive Women Entrepreneurship in Northeast Nigeria

Abstract

The influence of institutional factors in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion among entrepreneurs in developed countries has been well researched, but very few studies exist on equitable and inclusive women entrepreneurship in developing countries. To advance the diversity and inclusion literature, this chapter discusses institutional factors hindering equitable and inclusive women entrepreneurship and the influence of these factors on the financial performance of women entrepreneurs who are members of the Farin Wata Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society in Yola, Northeast Nigeria. Five findings finally emerged. Estimations from Hypotheses 1, 2, and 3 indicate that ease of registering a business, access to finance, and entrepreneurship support have a significant influence on financial performance. However, estimations from Hypotheses 4 and 5 suggest that work-family conflict and managerial skills have no significant influence on financial performance. The chapter validates the argument that institutional factors influence equitable and inclusive women entrepreneurship.