The Factors Influencing Smes Growth In Africa
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The Factors Influencing Smes Growth In Africa
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Author : Kosmas Njanike
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
The Factors Influencing Smes Growth In Africa written by Kosmas Njanike and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Electronic books categories.
Today Africa reports high levels of unemployment among other social issues causing governments,Äô instability and low economic growth. Brain drain, low gross domestic product (GDP) per capita and growth reported across the continent requires an initiative on driving entrepreneurship development. The study seeks to investigate the determinants of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) growth in developing countries with a special focus on Zimbabwe. Informed by literature, the Zimbabwe Finscope Business Consumer Survey (2012) data was used to run a linear programming model regression analysis on the factors influencing SMEs profitability in that country. The study found that number of business units, education level, business type, family run businesses, expertise, licenced, advertising and bank account were significant in influencing SMEs profitability. The results will assist policymakers, development partners, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders. The insight can also be useful to venture capitalists, investment banks, investors and other financiers. There is need to support the millions of SMEs and future entrepreneurs in improving the regulatory and business environment, improving institutional support systems, promoting technology transfers, innovations and improving productivity.
Regional Development In Africa
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Author : Norbert Edomah
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2020-08-19
Regional Development In Africa written by Norbert Edomah and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-19 with Business & Economics categories.
Regional development is a broad term but can be seen as a general effort to reduce regional disparities by supporting (employment and wealth-generating) economic activities in regions. In the past, regional development policy tended to try to achieve these objectives by means of large-scale infrastructure development and by attracting inward investment” (OECD, 2014).A territorial and regional approach to development is crucial in addressing regional challenges, regional economic competitiveness, and reducing socio-economic discrepancies. This book provides a forum to articulate and discuss Africa’s regional development issues in view of the rising opportunities within the African region. This volume contains 14 chapters and is organized in four sections: Introduction; Industry, Trade and Investment in Africa; Agricultural Services and the Water-energy-food Nexus in Africa; and Environmental and Cultural Dimensions to Africa’s Regional Development.
Enhancing Africa S Competitiveness Through Small And Medium Scale Enterprises
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Author : Francis A. S. T. Matambalya
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Enhancing Africa S Competitiveness Through Small And Medium Scale Enterprises written by Francis A. S. T. Matambalya and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Competition, International categories.
Small and medium scale enterprises and the economy / Francis A.S.T Matambabya (p.1-14). --Education and training of entrepreneurs in South Africa : a situational analysis / Gideon Nieman (p. 15-32). --Adoption of information technology by Tanzanian entrepreneurs in the service industries : a business process re-engineering emphasis / Ullingera O Mbamba (p. 33-52). --Institutionalisation of the public-private sector dialogue in Tanzania : are SMEs left out? / Erasmus S Kaijage (p. 53-82). --The influence of national policies, laws, and regulations of employment in macro and small enterprises / M.M. Chijoriga, L.J. Mwaipopo and D.R. Olomi (p. 83-114). --Culture, poverty alleviation and small business development in sub-Saharan Africa : a research-paradigm approach / Osarumwenze Iguisi (p. 115-139). --An empirical study of the Botswana crafts market / S.K. Massimo, P.T. Mburu and K. Mutua (p. 141-168). --The role of the Internet : how are Botswana SMEs using the Internet? / B.A.S. Magembe and A.P. Shemi (p. 169-189). --The development of export trade in Tanzania : an export vision / Enos S. Bukuku (p. 191-208). --Exploring the potentialities of export processing free zones (EPZ) for SME development in sub-Saharan Africa: lessons from Mauritius / Lettice Kinunda-Rutashobya(p. 209-226). --The national micro-finance polity / Grace Rubambey (p. 227-233). --Reflections on the economic value of EPZs creating a supply side foundation for international competitiveness / J.L. Simbakalia (p. 235-241). --Making market knowledge competence a strategic source of entrepreneurship / K. Okoso-Amaa (p. 241-249).
Small And Medium Sized Enterprises Smes And Poverty Reduction In Africa
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Author : Ameen Alharbi
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2015-06-18
Small And Medium Sized Enterprises Smes And Poverty Reduction In Africa written by Ameen Alharbi and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-18 with Business & Economics categories.
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Poverty Reduction in Africa addresses the vital question of why the millions of dollars of governments’ and international development interventions in the SMEs sector are yet to deliver significant and sustainable employment and poverty reduction in Africa. The book also addresses the question of how the SMEs sector can help in the eradication of poverty in Africa. The book also tackles the question of what policy makers, SMEs operators, would-be entrepreneurs and trainers can do to contribute to poverty reduction through the SMEs sector. To address these three key questions, the book has adopted innovative concepts and ideas that will appeal to the sensibilities of African policy makers, trainers, business operators and would-be entrepreneurs. For example, the existing literature on system thinking and spirituality in business is used to offer a novel approach and departure from the perennial focus on “technical training” and hardnosed pursuit of “individualised” business and personal goals as a means of developing entrepreneurs and crafting SMEs policy. The key features of the book are: • a focus on changing the mind-set of SMEs operators, policy makers, trainers and would-be entrepreneurs; • contextualising the role of SMEs in poverty reduction by emphasizing the relevance of the African worldview, belief systems and spirituality during policy making, policy implementation and training of SMEs operators and would-be entrepreneurs; • theoretical explanations to why good intentions in policy formulation and implementation do not deliver expected outcomes in terms of the SMEs sector’s contribution to poverty reduction; • practical guidelines on how SMEs can develop a poverty-related mission statement, business strategy and business plan within the context of poverty reduction; • personal development guidelines for SMEs operators and prospective entrepreneurs on how to develop poverty-related personal mission statements and strategies; • the introduction of spiritual poverty and system thinking as the foundation for policy formulation and poverty reduction interventions in Africa.
Doing Business In Africa
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Author : Suzanne M. Apitsa
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-12-01
Doing Business In Africa written by Suzanne M. Apitsa and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-01 with Business & Economics categories.
This book presents insights from cutting-edge international business and management research relating to Africa. Economic growth and foreign investment in the region remains strong, despite some slowing down in recent years. This trend of economic growth and its impact on international trade and FDI has attracted Western businesses, eager to capitalize on this emerging market. In this context, new relationships and interactions have stimulated business research on Africa. Split into four parts covering the internationalization process, international logistics, trans-border corporate social responsibility and trust in Africa, the book covers a range of emerging trends, academic discussion and evolving issues across the spectrum of business research. It is a valuable read for students, researchers and practitioners interested in doing business in Africa.
Small And Medium Enterprises Across The Globe
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Author : Meghana Ayyagari
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2003
Small And Medium Enterprises Across The Globe written by Meghana Ayyagari and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Pequeą y mediana empresa (PYME) categories.
This paper describes a new cross-country database on the importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This database is unique in that it presents consistent and comparable information on the contribution of the SME sector to total employment and GDP across different countries. The dataset improves on existing publicly available datasets on several grounds. First, it extends coverage to a broader set of developing and industrial economies. Second, it provides information on the contribution of the SME sector using a uniform definition of SMEs across different countries, allowing for consistent cross-country comparisons. Third, while we follow the traditional definition of the SME sector as being part of the formal sector, the new database also includes the size of the SME sector relative to the informal sector. This paper describes the sources and the construction of the different indicators, presents descriptive statistics, and explores correlations with other socioeconomic variables. This paper--a product of Finance, Development Research Group--is part of a larger effort in the group to study SME-related issues.
Unlocking The Potential Of Smes In West Africa
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Author : Ibrahima Thiam
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Unlocking The Potential Of Smes In West Africa written by Ibrahima Thiam and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with categories.
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have proven their dynamism in West Africa. They are perceived by policy makers as an important reservoir for growth. The African Development Bank considers they represent over 90 % of business and provide about 50% of GDP and employment in Africa. Despite the consensus on the role of SMEs in these emerging markets, West African SMEs still face many constraints in their development, particularly in accessing financial and other types of resources. This thesis analyses the causes of the constraints faced by small enterprise in countries member of the West Africa Economic and Monetary Union. It also looks at stakeholders engaged in transforming the status of SMEs. After diagnosing the status of SMEs in West Africa and identifying the stakeholder involved in SME development, the research analyses the limitations of top down public policy approaches that prevailed in most attempts to assist SMEs. It explores new approaches for SME development particularly the strategy of business to business linkage which can bring new and more sustainable dynamics to SMEs growth. Finally the research looks at current trends in the microfinance sector and suggests how a disruptive strategy could position these financial services providers to find new growth opportunity in the SMEs market.
Financing Smes In Botswana
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Author : Goitseone Khanie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Financing Smes In Botswana written by Goitseone Khanie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Bank loans categories.
Smes Perspective In Africa
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Author : Gift Mugano
language : en
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Release Date : 2024-10-05
Smes Perspective In Africa written by Gift Mugano and has been published by Palgrave Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-10-05 with Business & Economics categories.
This book examines the important role played by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in driving economic growth in Africa. It highlights how SMEs have become central to the global economy and are vital in creating employment, reducing poverty, and ensuring economic development. The potential for SMEs to positively impact Africa and maximise the continent’s rich natural resources are outlined in relation to the creation of sustainable and resilience economies. The benefits of digital technologies, the need for easier access to finance, and the creation of operational business spaces are also discussed. This book offers a practical framework for the development of SMEs and the reduction of inequality in Africa. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in development and African economics.
Proceedings
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Author : International Council for Small Business Southern Africa. Conference
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994*
Proceedings written by International Council for Small Business Southern Africa. Conference and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994* with Entrepreneurship categories.