MBAD6041 Article Review: Youth Entrepreneurship Constraints

This report is an article review of "Constraints of Youth Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia" by Hamed M. S. Ahmed and Yimer Ayalew Ahmed (2021), focusing on the challenges faced by young entrepreneurs in small and micro-enterprises within Ethiopia. The review analyzes the introduction, literature review, methodology, and conclusions of the study, highlighting the constraints such as limited access to finance, marketing, and training, as well as unfavorable government policies and weak institutional linkages. The reviewer appreciates the comparison with other countries' studies but notes the lack of a clear problem statement and the need for a more comprehensive sampling approach. The methodology used a descriptive research design with a quantitative approach, collecting data from 370 youth entrepreneurs in three cities using a structured questionnaire and statistical analysis. The review also points out limitations in the methodology, such as the restricted geographical scope and potential for sample error. The report concludes with a discussion of the study's strengths, including the optimal sample size and statistical analysis, while also offering recommendations for future research, such as incorporating additional variables relevant to the Ethiopian context.