CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.9. FUTURE RESEARCH
The results of the current project should be verified by means of follow-up longitudinal studies. This would allow for studying possible changes in the management and success of the Galeshewe SMME Village Incubator.
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