Analysis of Socio-Demographics of Necessity-driven Entrepreneurs in Selected Cities in Ghana

The study analysed the dynamics of necessity-driven entrepreneurs, using sociological approach to start-ups. paper explored risk appetite and entrepreneurial potential those involved in street hawking business. Utilising sequential transformative design, structured interviews were used collect data from 306 hawkers Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast. Subsequently, 25 follow-up conducted, a interview guide. Data collected over ten months due complex nature respondents study. Descriptive statistics texts analyse data. results indicated that majority had only basic education or no formal education. Furthermore, mostly women young people without jobs nor any means livelihood. has implications for policy on education, especially adult as several barely have There needs be social intervention programme equip with right employable skills help develop their promote growth businesses. also makes case nurturing poverty alleviation.