Entrepreneurship as a proposal for the self-employment of young people in the city of Nampula
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Youth Entrepreneurship, Self-employment, Unemployment, Youth, NampulaResumo
This study analyzes entrepreneurship as an alternative for youth self-employment in the city of Nampula, Mozambique, in a context characterized by high levels of youth unemployment and limited access to formal employment. The main objective was to analyze the role of entrepreneurship as a viable solution to combat youth unemployment by understanding the motivations, challenges, impacts and business environment associated with the entrepreneurial activities of young people. Methodologically, a qualitative approach was adopted, of an applied nature, with an exploratory and descriptive character, using the case study method. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with young entrepreneurs, selected by intentional sampling, and analyzed through the content analysis technique. The results indicate that youth entrepreneurship in the city of Nampula is predominantly motivated by need, mainly due to difficulties in accessing formal employment, although there are also motivations associated with personal fulfillment and autonomy. The main challenges include limited access to finance, low market demand, informal competition, bureaucracy and a lack of management skills. Despite these limitations, entrepreneurship contributes to income generation and, in some cases, job creation. However, it is concluded that, in isolation, it does not solve the problem of youth unemployment, depending on public policies and a more favorable business environment.
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