Item BOOK-001 - Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa: Success Stories and Challenges

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Identiteitsgebied

Verwysingskode

FONDS-001-BOOK-001

Titel

Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa: Success Stories and Challenges

Datum(s)

  • 2010 (Publication)

Vlak van beskrywing

Item

Omvang en medium

1 volume (156 pages)

Konteks area

Argiefgeskiedenis

This publication was produced by the Women's Business Development Center in 2010 as part of their 25th anniversary celebration, documenting the achievements of program participants and the evolution of women's entrepreneurship in democratic South Africa.

Onmiddellike bron van verkryging of oordrag

Created in-house by Center staff and distributed to stakeholders, government partners, and research institutions.

Inhoud en struktuur area

Omvang en inhoud

Comprehensive collection of case studies featuring 25 successful women entrepreneurs who participated in Center programs between 1985-2010. Each profile includes business development journey, challenges overcome, Center support received, and current business status. Introduction provides historical context of women's economic participation and policy developments. Appendices include program statistics and resource directory.

Evaluering, vernietiging en skedulering

Retained as primary documentation of Center impact and participant outcomes. Represents significant historical record of women's business achievement during democratic transition.

Toevallings

No further accruals expected as this is a completed publication.

Stelsel van reëling

Original publication structure maintained: Introduction, 25 individual profiles arranged alphabetically by participant name, statistical appendices, resource directory.

Toegangsvoorwaardes en gebruiksarea

Toegangsvoorwaardes

Available for research consultation. Individual entrepreneur profiles may be restricted if participants request privacy protection.

Voorwaardes vir reprodusering

Reproduction permitted for academic research. Commercial reproduction requires written consent from Center and featured entrepreneurs. Digital copies available for educational use.

Taal van materia

  • Engels

Skrif van materiaal

Taal- en skrifnotas

Includes some business terminology in Afrikaans. Participant quotes occasionally include terms in indigenous languages with English translations provided.

Fisiese eienskappe en tegniese vereistes

Perfect-bound paperback, 156 pages, color photographs throughout. Printed on high-quality paper with professional layout and design. Minor shelf wear to corners, interior pages in excellent condition.

Soekhulpmiddels

Indexed by participant name, business type, and geographic location. Resource directory includes contact information current as of 2010.

Geallieerde materiaal gebied

Bestaan ​​en ligging van oorspronklikes

Single copy held in archive special collections. Center distributed 500 copies to stakeholders.

Bestaan ​​en ligging van kopieë

High-resolution PDF available through digital collections portal. Selected profiles featured in online exhibition 'Women Building Business'.

Verwante eenhede van beskrywing

Connects to individual participant files in Series III (restricted). Related to Center marketing materials and annual report documentation.

Verwante beskrywings

Publikasie nota

Women's Business Development Center. Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa: Success Stories and Challenges. Johannesburg: WBDC Publications, 2010.

Notas area

Nota

Featured entrepreneurs represent diverse sectors including retail, manufacturing, services, agriculture, and technology. Geographic coverage spans all nine provinces with concentration in urban areas.

Alternatiewe identifiseerder(s)

Center Publication Number

WBDC-PUB-2010-001

ISBN

ISBN-978-0-620-47892-3

Toegangspunte

Beskrywing beheer area

Beskrywing identifiseerder

BOOK-DESC-001

Instelling identifiseerder

ZA-WDB-001

Reëls en/of konvensies gebruik

  • RAD
  • AACR2

Status

Final

Vlak van detail

Full

Datums van skepping hersiening skrap

  • Catalogued March 2024
  • Enhanced description August 2024

Taal(le)

  • Engels

Skrip(te)

Bronne

  • Participant interviews
  • Center program records
  • Business registration documents
  • Media coverage

Argivaris se nota

Processing note: Participant privacy considered in access restrictions. Digital version edited to remove sensitive contact information.

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