Kaya 959 Inside Your Business

Inside Your Business - SA’s Entrepreneurship Scorecard

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South Africa scores just 3.9/10 on the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor’s National Entrepreneurship Context Index — one of the lowest globally. Prof Natanya Meyer breaks down the data, the systemic barriers facing MSMEs, and the reforms needed to unlock growth, jobs and innovation. A clear, evidence‑based look at what’s holding entrepreneurs back and how to fix it.
5 Aug English South Africa Business

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