The role of institutional support on female-owned business sustainability from a developing Country’s perspective

This study examines the association between institutional support dimensions and female business sustainability in Uganda. Using a cross-sectional quantitative approach with data from 224 female-owned businesses, the findings indicate that institutional support is positively and significantly associated with the sustainability of female-owned businesses. All dimensions of institutional support (financial support, government policies and programs) are significantly and positively associated with female business sustainability. The study provides initial empirical evidence on the relationship between institutional support dimensions and female business sustainability using evidence from a developing African economy.