The tripartite partnership between female entrepreneurs, banks and governments in female entrepreneurship-development: a case study of Zambia

Kamuhuza, Womba, Wu, Junjie, Lodorfos, George, McClelland, Zoe and Rodgers, Helen (2022) The tripartite partnership between female entrepreneurs, banks and governments in female entrepreneurship-development: a case study of Zambia. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 30 (2). pp. 606-626. ISSN 1934-8835

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Abstract

Purpose
This paper aims to provide insights on the void between the needs and demands of bank finance from female entrepreneurs and the supply, as well as the approaches of banks for that finance. In addition, it creates a conceptual framework recognising a tripartite and dynamic partnership amongst female entrepreneurs, banks and governments as essential to female entrepreneurship-development, based on Zambia as the context.

Design/methodology/approach
Concepts and theories are explained to construct a conceptual framework using the lens of multi-polar network theory and stakeholder engagement theory. In-depth discussions are facilitated through a bilateral partnership between each party and tripartite partnerships amongst female entrepreneurs, banks and governments.

Findings
The framework presents how female entrepreneurs, banks and governments are interconnected in the network as mutually benefiting stakeholders and shows their collective contribution to female entrepreneurship-development within certain contexts. The findings suggest that the sustainable development of female entrepreneurship depends on a dynamic tripartite partnership amongst female entrepreneurs, banks and governments.

Research limitations/implications
The conceptual framework has important implications when setting up a nation’s enterprise development strategies and policies promoting inclusivity and diversity amongst a nation’s entrepreneurs. The contributions and the dynamic relationship of the three stakeholder groups should be acknowledged and considered to achieve sustainable development in female entrepreneur enterprises. The framework can be generalised to other emerging economies with similar social, economic and cultural profiles to Zambia, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries with patriarchal norms.

Originality/value
This paper extends multi-polar (network) theory and stakeholder management engagement theory, previously explained in homogeneous firms, to more complex and dynamic partnerships amongst heterogeneous organisations, i.e. female entrepreneurs, banks and governments.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: female entrepreneurs, bank lending, government policy, female entrepreneurship-development, Zambia
Subjects: N100 Business studies
N300 Finance
N900 Others in Business and Administrative studies
Department: Faculties > Business and Law > Newcastle Business School
Depositing User: Rachel Branson
Date Deposited: 17 May 2022 14:58
Last Modified: 17 May 2022 15:00
URI: http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/49145

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