Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 2010 (Publication)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 volume (156 pages)
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
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.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Created in-house by Center staff and distributed to stakeholders, government partners, and research institutions.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
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.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Retained as primary documentation of Center impact and participant outcomes. Represents significant historical record of women's business achievement during democratic transition.
Accruals
No further accruals expected as this is a completed publication.
System of arrangement
Original publication structure maintained: Introduction, 25 individual profiles arranged alphabetically by participant name, statistical appendices, resource directory.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Available for research consultation. Individual entrepreneur profiles may be restricted if participants request privacy protection.
Conditions governing reproduction
Reproduction permitted for academic research. Commercial reproduction requires written consent from Center and featured entrepreneurs. Digital copies available for educational use.
Language of material
- isiNgesi
Script of material
Language and script notes
Includes some business terminology in Afrikaans. Participant quotes occasionally include terms in indigenous languages with English translations provided.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
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.
Finding aids
Indexed by participant name, business type, and geographic location. Resource directory includes contact information current as of 2010.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Single copy held in archive special collections. Center distributed 500 copies to stakeholders.
Existence and location of copies
High-resolution PDF available through digital collections portal. Selected profiles featured in online exhibition 'Women Building Business'.
Related units of description
Publication note
Women's Business Development Center. Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa: Success Stories and Challenges. Johannesburg: WBDC Publications, 2010.
Notes area
Note
Featured entrepreneurs represent diverse sectors including retail, manufacturing, services, agriculture, and technology. Geographic coverage spans all nine provinces with concentration in urban areas.
Alternative identifier(s)
Center Publication Number
ISBN
Access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Women's Business Development Center (Publisher)
- Women's Business Development Center (Subject)
- Individual entrepreneurs (25 featured) (Subject)
- Department of Trade and Industry (Subject)
- Small Business Development Corporation (Subject)
Genre access points
Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
- RAD
- AACR2
Status
Final
Level of detail
Full
Dates of creation revision deletion
- Catalogued March 2024
- Enhanced description August 2024
Language(s)
- isiNgesi
Script(s)
Sources
- Participant interviews
- Center program records
- Business registration documents
- Media coverage
Archivist's note
Processing note: Participant privacy considered in access restrictions. Digital version edited to remove sensitive contact information.