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Case Study of the Oodi Weavers of Botswana: Challenges to Sustainability in Southern Africa
Author(s) -
Gaskill LuAnn R.,
Dingake Tshimologo
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
family and consumer sciences research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.372
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 1552-3934
pISSN - 1077-727X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1552-3934.2009.00012.x
Subject(s) - sustainability , tourism , subject matter , variety (cybernetics) , order (exchange) , small business , presentation (obstetrics) , population , economic growth , marketing , business , public relations , geography , political science , sociology , economics , ecology , curriculum , medicine , demography , finance , radiology , artificial intelligence , computer science , biology , archaeology
To effectively prepare future entrepreneurs and small business managers for a breadth of business endeavors, higher education is challenged to offer educational and learning experiences that help others understand the complexities and challenges of operating in a third‐world small business setting. In order to meet such needs, researchers engaged in on‐site case study development with the Oodi Weavers in Botswana, Africa. The Oodi Weavers function as a female‐based small business textile weaving cooperative offering opportunities for increased tourism, self‐sufficiency, and sustainability for a sector of the local population. Through the case presentation, readers have the opportunity to discuss the history and challenges of the Oodi Weavers from a variety of perspectives and subject matter areas.