Promoting youth entrepreneurship in Lagos, Nigeria - SNHU ...

13. In your opinion, what measures could improve the acceptance and appreciation of entrepreneurship in societyand in particular among young people of your country?(e.g. better media coverage, entrepreneurial education in schools, etc.)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13. What have been important de-motivators (fears) for you to engage in business?Fear or de-motivators strongly disagree neither agree agreedon‘tDisagreeagree orDisagreestronglyknow1. Financial risks:I was worried by the possibilityof losing my (invested) moneyI was afraid of not being ableto pay back my loan, credit orborrowed money2. Access to finance- Capital to investI was afraid of not being ableto get enough money to start myown business3. Social(protection) risks or costs:I was worried by the possibilityof having no social safety net/securityHealth insurance ,pension, e.t.c)I was afraid of the high costs for social protection4. Lack of skills(confidence in my skills & experience)I was afraid of not having the right skills and experience5. Administrative hurdlesI was worried by the possibility ofnot meeting licensing and regulatoryrequirement6. Gender:I was worried by the possibilityof being disadvantaged becauseof being a woman110