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Nicholas Kofi Nti holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management. He is a business development consultant and research scholar with expertise in entrepreneurship and enterprise development. His research interests include entrepreneurship management, female entrepreneurship, and social capital. Through his scholarly work and professional practice, he is committed to advancing research, fostering entrepreneurial development, and supporting sustainable business growth.

Charles Dwumfour Osei is a lecturer in the Department of Planning and Development at Christian Service University, Ghana. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Science and Engineering. His research interests include development economics, institutional economics, entrepreneurship, rural development, rural enterprise development, and agribusiness management. He is committed to advancing excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement through interdisciplinary scholarship that contributes to sustainable development and economic transformation.

Medina Garcia-Castro, PhD, is a faculty member at the College of Business Administration, Philippine Christian University. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management and is committed to advancing excellence in business development and entrepreneurship through teaching, research, and academic service.

Prince Charles Nti is a lecturer and consultant with expertise in Competency-Based Training (CBT) curriculum development, business development, and agribusiness management. He is dedicated to advancing innovative teaching, curriculum design, and enterprise development. As an active business consultant, he bridges the gap between academic theory and professional practice by translating research into practical solutions that enhance organizational performance and sustainable business growth.

Nti, Kofi Nicholas, Charles Dwumfour Osei,  Medina Garcia-Castro & Prince Charles Nti. “From connections to ventures: Harnessing the power of bonding, bridging, and linking social capital in fuelling female entrepreneurship in the Philippines,” E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 7, no.6 (2026): 1567 – 1585.  https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.20267611