Fostering Digital Entrepreneurship

Fostering Digital Entrepreneurship

This survey is part of a research study on women's digital entrepreneurship in Namibia. It seeks to understand women entrepreneurs' experiences in accessing digital markets, financial services and business support, as well as the challenges they face. The questionnaire covers socio-demographic information, business characteristics, use of digital tools, access to finance, interactions with government institutions, and social or household barriers. Your participation is voluntary, and the information provided will be treated confidentially and used for research purposes only. Please answer the questions based on your own experiences.
Section A0 Entrepreneur Socio-demographic Profile
What is your gender?
What is your age group?
What is the main language you speak?
What is your place of permanent residence? (Please indicate your region and town or village)
In which region of Namibia do you currentlyoperate your business?
Is your business primarily located in an urban or rural area?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Do you have a disability or long-term condition that affects your ability to access or use digital services? (Select one)
Section A1: Enterprise Profile and Digitalisation Status
Primary sector of the business

Other
How long has the business been operating?
Is your business formally registered with the government?

Other
If not registered, what is the primary reason?

Other
How many employees does your business have?
Which digital tools do you use in your business operations?

Other
Section A2: Barriers to Digital Market Access
How would you rate your current level of digital skills for business use?
Which of the following prevents you from selling your products or services online? (Select top three)

Other
Have you ever attempted to register on an e-commerce platform?
If attempted but not completed, what obstacle was encountered?
What type of digital skills training would be most useful for your business?

Other
Section A3: Barriers to Financial Services
Do you currently have a bank account?
Do you use mobile money for your business?
If you do not use mobile money, what is the primary reason?

Other
Have you applied for a loan or credit for your business in the past three years?
If you did not apply, what was the primary reason?

Other
If the application was rejected, what reason was given?
What type of collateral or guarantee could you provide for a loan?

Other
How would you rate the difficulty of accessing credit from formal financial institutions?
Section A4: Public Sector Interactions and Barriers
Have you ever interacted with a government office for business registration, licensing, or permits?
How would you rate your experience with government officials during these interactions?
Did you experience any ofthe following during your interactions with government offices? (Select all that apply)

Other
Have you ever sought support from a government programme for entrepreneurs (such as grants,training, or credit guarantee schemes)?

Other
If you did not seek support, what was the primary reason?

Other
Do you believe that government policies and programmes are designed with the needs of women entrepreneurs in mind?
Section A5: Social and Household Barriers
Do you need permission from a family member to open a bank account or use mobile money?
Has your family ever discouraged you from pursuing business activities outside the home?
In your own words, what is the single greatest barrier you face as a woman entrepreneur in accessing digital markets and financial services?
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Fostering Digital Entrepreneurship

Section A0 Entrepreneur Socio-demographic Profile

Section A1: Enterprise Profile and Digitalisation Status

Section A2: Barriers to Digital Market Access

Section A3: Barriers to Financial Services

Section A4: Public Sector Interactions and Barriers

Section A5: Social and Household Barriers