In our first two articles about the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Alexandra, we explored the typical challenges faced by microentrepreneurs and informal entrepreneurs operating in South African townships, before looking at the institutional ecosystem in which these entrepreneurs operate. Our third and final post in this 3-part series will explore the way forward: Can the disconnect between the offering in the ecosystem and the needs of microbusinesses be better bridged? Can some of the most basic and immediate needs of informal entrepreneurs and microbusinesses be better supported, and, if so, then how?

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