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NRN Joint Actions

Overcoming Obstacles to Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs starting and developing a business in rural areas can face many obstacles including low population density and remoteness; poor access to markets; limited capital, labour and infrastructure; as well as some negative cultural attitudes to entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial spirit.

The following cross-cutting themes have been identified as of common interest to the NRNs:

  • New local financing instruments;
  • Inclusion of specific target groups in enterprise, including greater support for woman entrepreneurs and fostering the entrepreneurial spirit amongst young people.

NRN Joint Actions:

Last update: 18/12/2013 | Top