a small business with few or no employees
micro-enterprise
In traditional societies with gender-based division of labor, the kind of work a person does depends mainly on that person’s
sex or gender
benefits provided by women who start small businesses in Africa
create new jobs, send their children to schools, or build new homes for their families
goods and services are exchanged outside of government control
informal economy
most common problem faced by poor women in developing countries who want to start businesses
finding money to start a new business
this has contributed to widespread poverty in Africa
desertification, disease, natural disaster, or war.
What micro-enterprises does Saajjabi run in Uganda
rents spaces at the Kalerwe market to other vendors, sells cans of water to locals, or owns a parking lot at the Kalerwe market
a simple, sturdy machine that can be used in many ways
multifunctional platform
The women of Sanankoroni bought their machine with a loan from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) which is an example of a
micro-credit organization
Based on the story about Hasana in West Africa, what do micro-entrepreneurs often need to start their businesses?
a loan to buy equipment
The country where the Grameen Bank originated.
Bangladesh
What is an effect of drought on people living in many African countries?
famine or severe food shortages
Traditionally, women in Africa
care for their families and do not earn money.
In addition to making money, how has the peanut-grinding business benefitted its owners?
have learned many valuable business skills.
How do the street-side restaurants benefit their customers?
allow customers to buy traditional meals at low prices.
