SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC PRACTICES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN EFFECTIVENESS OF WOMEN–LED ENTREPRENEURS IN SOLAR ENERGY IN KENYA
By:
Lucy Nabangala Mulinge
MBA Corporate Management
This study aims to explore the relationship between sustainable economic practices and supply chain effectiveness among women-led solar energy enterprises in Kenya. The research addresses the significant gap in understanding how gender-specific challenges and sustainability practices influence the operational efficiency and success of these enterprises. The problem at hand is that women entrepreneurs in the solar energy sector often face unique barriers, such as limited access to resources and culturally ingrained gender biases, which may hinder the effectiveness of their supply chains. The main objective of this study is to identify the types of sustainable economic practices and supply chain mechanisms employed by these women entrepreneurs and assess how these practices impact the efficiency of their supply chains. The expected outcomes include insights into best practices for improving supply chain effectiveness, promoting gender-inclusive policies, and enhancing the competitiveness of women-led solar energy businesses in Kenya.
Keywords: Sustainable practices, Supply chain effectiveness, Women entrepreneurs, Solar energy