The impact of human capital on entrepreneurial performance: a case study of female Nigerian entrepreneurs

Inyene Nkanta

doi:10.1108/978-1-83797-466-520251012

The impact of human capital on entrepreneurial performance: a case study of female Nigerian entrepreneurs

Inyene Nkanta^*

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School of Business and Creative Industries

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Human capital is explained in terms of economic growth, and more specifically, it has been linked to entrepreneurial performance as human capital plays an important role with respect to entrepreneurial know-how. But many women are generally disadvantaged in Africa as they are not able to access human capital. Women enterprises in Africa are still within the domain of traditional and informal sectors which do not contribute significantly to the economic development of the nation. This chapter aims to draw up an analysis of the impact of human capital on female entrepreneurship performance with a theoretical perspective of the human capital theory (HCT). Some recommendations are presented in order to support the Nigerian government initiatives and the effect on women-owned business performance in enhancing the economic growth of Nigeria.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Emerald Handbook of African Studies
Editors	Kingsley Obi Omeihe, Christian Harrison
Place of Publication	Leeds
Publisher	Emerald Publishing Limited
Chapter	11
ISBN (Print)	9781837974665
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-466-520251012
Publication status	Published - 4 Sept 2025

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