Nkondo, L. G.Khohomela, N. T.Mukuvhi, Avhazwifuni Claude2021-06-302021-06-302021-06-23Mukuvhi, A. C. (2021) The role of informal sector towards entrepreneurship development in Makhado Local Municipality. University of Venda, South Africa. <http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1696>http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1696MCom (Business Management)Department of Business ManagementThe informal sector plays a pivotal role in developing countries. Its presence in the economy contributes greatly in two ways: firstly, informal entrepreneurs drive job formation through small-business creation. Secondly, it is considered an incubator for business potential and a stepping stone for accessibility and graduation to the formal economy, thus it is a response to poverty and unemployment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the contributions of the informal sector to entrepreneurship development in Makhado Local Municipality. To address the research problem, the Interpretivist paradigm was used. The Interpretivist paradigm is a trend of research approach, and it support the use of qualitative methods for data collection and involves the social interaction with the population group of the study. The Interpretivist paradigm was chosen because it establishes a platform towards understanding the world as it is from subjective experiences of individuals. The study utilized a mixed method approach which includes both qualitative and quantitative approach. The non-probability convenience sampling approach was adopted because it is very easy to carry out with few rules governing how the sample should be collected. A sample size of 150 participants derived using convenience sampling was used to determine various characteristics of the study population. Semi-structured questionnaires were distributed to micro-entrepreneurs. Data collected was analysed using International Business Machines Statistical Package for Social Scientists version (IBM SPSS) 25 and thematic content analysis. The findings and recommendations will be established to ensure a progressive entrepreneurial environment.1 online resource (xii, 112 leaves ) : color illustrationsenUniversity of VendaMakhado Local MunicipalityUCTDInformal sectorEntrepreneurshipDevelopmentEntrepreneuersEntrepreneurship -- South Africa -- LimpopoEntrepreneur -- South Africa -- LimpopoInformal sector (Economics) -- South Africa -- LimpopoSmall business -- South Africa -- Limpopo338.040968257DissertationMukuvhi AC. The role of informal sector towards entrepreneurship development in Makhado Local Municipality. []. , 2021 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1696Mukuvhi, A. C. (2021). <i>The role of informal sector towards entrepreneurship development in Makhado Local Municipality</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1696Mukuvhi, Avhazwifuni Claude. <i>"The role of informal sector towards entrepreneurship development in Makhado Local Municipality."</i> ., , 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1696TY - Dissertation AU - Mukuvhi, Avhazwifuni Claude AB - The informal sector plays a pivotal role in developing countries. Its presence in the economy contributes greatly in two ways: firstly, informal entrepreneurs drive job formation through small-business creation. Secondly, it is considered an incubator for business potential and a stepping stone for accessibility and graduation to the formal economy, thus it is a response to poverty and unemployment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the contributions of the informal sector to entrepreneurship development in Makhado Local Municipality. To address the research problem, the Interpretivist paradigm was used. The Interpretivist paradigm is a trend of research approach, and it support the use of qualitative methods for data collection and involves the social interaction with the population group of the study. The Interpretivist paradigm was chosen because it establishes a platform towards understanding the world as it is from subjective experiences of individuals. The study utilized a mixed method approach which includes both qualitative and quantitative approach. The non-probability convenience sampling approach was adopted because it is very easy to carry out with few rules governing how the sample should be collected. A sample size of 150 participants derived using convenience sampling was used to determine various characteristics of the study population. Semi-structured questionnaires were distributed to micro-entrepreneurs. Data collected was analysed using International Business Machines Statistical Package for Social Scientists version (IBM SPSS) 25 and thematic content analysis. The findings and recommendations will be established to ensure a progressive entrepreneurial environment. DA - 2021-06-23 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Makhado Local Municipality KW - Informal sector KW - Entrepreneurship KW - Development KW - Entrepreneuers KW - Entrepreneurship -- South Africa -- Limpopo KW - Entrepreneur -- South Africa -- Limpopo KW - Informal sector (Economics) -- South Africa -- Limpopo KW - Small business -- South Africa -- Limpopo LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2021 T1 - The role of informal sector towards entrepreneurship development in Makhado Local Municipality TI - The role of informal sector towards entrepreneurship development in Makhado Local Municipality UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1696 ER -