Obstacles to the Sustainability of Small Projects in improving Income Levels in Kosti Locality White Nile State (2018-2024)

The study aimed to identify the difficulties hindering the sustainability of small businesses in improving income levels in Kosti locality, White Nile State. The study problem was formulated in the following main question: What difficulties hinder the sustainability of small businesses in improving income levels in Kosti locality, White Nile State? The study was based on the following main hypothesis: There were obstacles that limit the role of small businesses in improving income levels in Kosti locality. The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach and relied on primary data obtained through a questionnaire. The SPSS Pachage was used to analyze the data. The study used a simple random sample of 100 citizens. The study reached several conclusions, the most important of which is that the lack of managerial experience and marketing skills among business owners is a major obstacle to the sustainability of small businesses in Kosti locality. The study recommended providing incentive tax exemptions for two years to owners of small businesses that contribute to employing young people from the area, thereby reducing unemployment rates in the region.