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Designing a Sustainable Entrepreneurship Skills Development and SMME Growth Model for Zimbabwe: Lessons Learned from Masvingo Province Investigation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are pivotal to Zimbabwe's economic growth. Yet, they face significant challenges, such as limited access to finance, inadequate infrastructure, regulatory barriers, and a lack of entrepreneurial skills. This manuscript presents the design of a sustainable entrepreneurship skills development and SMME growth model referred to as Objectives, Phased Framework, and Enabling Ecosystem (OPFEE) based on insights from a comprehensive investigation conducted in Masvingo Province. The study highlights the essential elements of fostering a conducive environment for SMME growth, emphasizing the need for practical skills, financial inclusion, infrastructure, and regulatory reform. It outlines a phased approach to support entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe, identifying the critical steps needed to transform SMMEs into key drivers of economic growth.

Source: REVENUE Jurnal Manajemen Bisnis Islam

DOI: 10.24042/revenue.v6i1.25497

Authors: Solly Matshonisa SEELETSE, Pamire Jongwe, Tsakani Violet Ndobe, Watson Mmboswobeni Ladzani

Institutions: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, University of South Africa

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415096559

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