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This poll has completed. It ran from Oct. 3, 2016, 12:44 a.m. through Oct. 9, 2016, 11:53 p.m.
KIIRA STA2.29: What is the main reason that more men start businesses compared to women?
Background
The Africa Human Development Report 2016 released 2 months ago by the UN, the report warned that Uganda has to accelerate gender equality by empowering more women in all spheres of development if the country is to achieve the much desired middle income status.
In recent years, there has been an increase in the proportion of females starting and owning businesses in uganda, however the proportion of the males remains significantly higher.
Although women make up nearly 40 percent of businesses with registered premises, they receive only 9 percent of all credit and according to UNBOS, their contribution to measured economic activity is far below its potential with serious macroeconomic consequences.
Question
What is the main reason that more men start businesses compared to women?a) They don't have the same education opportunities as men
b) Women do not have a strong business sense
c) Cultural beliefs demotivate women to go into business
d) They have less access to capital especially Land to invest
Instructions
Go to messages on your phone & type KIIRA followed by your ANSWER (a, b, c, or d) Send your message to 8585. This SMS is totally FREE of charge.