A Systems View Across Time and Space
Table 2 The Challenges Faced by IWTs by Frequency and Expected Income
From: An investigation into the livelihoods strategies of informal women traders in Zimbabwe
Type of challenge | Frequency | Expected outcome |
|---|---|---|
Lack of Start-up capital | 30 | Poverty |
Unpredicted weather patterns | 15 | Reduced income |
Harsh economic conditions | 30 | Low income and poverty |
Lack of policy and legal frameworks | 10 | Poor management |
Limited networking opportunities | 12 | Economic Isolation |
Increased completion among IWTs | 17 | Conflict and misunderstanding |
Depressed consumer demand | 33 | Reduced product interests |
Lack of proper working infrastructure | 15 | Burglary and products damage |
Lack of proper management ethics | 20 | Violation of customer rights |
Lack of markets to sell their produce | 20 | Reduced income and poverty |
Lack of incentive ad subsidies | 06 | Apathy or reduced morale |