Empowering Women through Knowledge: Evaluating the Impact of World Bank-Supported Financial Education on Entrepreneurship Development in Juba, South Sudan

Peter Gumbo Ungang Utong
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Peter Gumbo Ungang Utong: Department of Business Administration, University of Juba, Juba, South Sudan.

International Journal of Science and Business, 2025, vol. 45, issue 1, 98-112

Abstract: Women’s entrepreneurship is vital for economic empowerment and recovery in post-conflict environments like South Sudan. However, many women face challenges such as low financial education, poor training methods, and limited access to resources, which restrict their ability to establish or grow businesses. This study examines the impact of a World Bank-supported financial education program on women’s entrepreneurship development in Juba, focusing on training effectiveness and access to resources. A descriptive and analytical research design was adopted, and structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 317 women who participated in the program. The analysis, conducted using SPSS, included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis to assess the relationships between financial education, training delivery, resource availability, and entrepreneurial outcomes. Findings revealed that 34% of respondents initiated income-generating activities after the training, while 64% reported improved business or financial management. A significant positive correlation (r = 0.572, p

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.58970/IJSB.2578

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