Micro, small and medium enterprises and their linkage with key actors in Ethiopia: developing entrepreneurial ecosystem mapping

Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 19, 2023

Abstract Since micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are a basic source of income employment opportunities for the least developed countries, more emphasis has recently been given to those enterprises, number research studies have conducted. Ethiopia, as one Least Developed could also benefit from MSMEs if sector is supported enough. Accordingly, this conducted identify determinants performance in Ethiopia try develop an entrepreneurial ecosystem mapping connect with concerned stakeholders, which can contribute improvement MSMEs. Primary data randomly selected 400 sampled analyzed using ordered logistic regression, collected stakeholder interviews descriptive analysis mapping. academic institutions, such universities, financial banks credit associations, non-governmental organizations, GIZ Reach Change, government organizations important actors entrepreneurship Ethiopia. Finally, result logit model indicates that access finance, training, raw materials, experience, level education, sectoral dummy statistically significant factors affect Based on results, we recommend give different forms, providing support form financial, market, material linkages.

Язык: Английский

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Kadın Girişimciliği Üzerine Yapılan Uluslararası Çalışmaların Bibliyometrik Analizi

Sosyal Mucit Academic Review, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июль 16, 2024

Bu çalışmada kadın girişimciliği üzerine 2003-2023 yılları arasında yapılan uluslararası çalışmaların bibliyometrik incelemeamaçlanmaktadır. çalışma üzerene çalışmaları kapsamlı bir şekilde incelemesine dayanmaktadır. Bibliyometrik analiz ile derinlemesine analizi yapılmıştır. Web of Science veritabınında yayınlanan 461 makalenin VOSviewer yazılım programı kullanılarak analizler Kadın ilgili veriler “Co-authorship, Co-occurence ve Citation” gibi sekmeler sonucunda bu konuda öne çıkan yazarlar, ülkeler kaynakların belirlenmiştir. Böylelikle en çok yayın yapan atıf alan ortak yazarlar yayınlar, anahtar kelimeler, kaynaklar tespit edilmiştir. gişimciliği çalışmalarda fazla Reza Jamali (227 atıf) olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bununla beraber yayınların katlanarak arttığı

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Digital Transformation Affecting Sustainable Development: A Case of Small and Medium Enterprises during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Emerging Science Journal, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 7, С. 238 - 250

Опубликована: Май 20, 2023

Vietnam's economy faces many difficulties and complicated developments. To create an environment with favorable conditions for sustainable development, it is necessary to have innovative business solutions that not only bring profits businesses but also solve environmental social problems. In addition, small medium enterprises (SMEs) made positive contributions economic restructuring, creating stable jobs hundreds of thousands employees ensuring security. Besides, SMEs in Vietnam faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, papers' objectives explored critical factors affecting development Vietnam. The authors applied two methods, such as qualitative quantitative, data obtained from 400 managers used structural equation modeling SPSS 20.0, Amos software. article's findings digital transformation factor's most substantial impact on development. novelty determined by five factors: market trends, state support policy, responsibility, quality human resources, transformation. Finally, recommended guidelines help be more cohesive removing solving issues related credit relations put capital into modern technology investment ensure effectiveness SMEs. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-SPER-017 Full Text: PDF

Язык: Английский

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The role of market linkage in growth of micro and small scale enterprises: the case of Ambo town, Ethiopia

Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2022

Abstract The research aims to investigate the roles of market linkage for growth MSE in Ambo town. data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. A stratified sampling technique is used select among seven business sectors. Data analyzed using descriptive inferential statistics. study elicited five major factors that affects which include financial capacity, government support, entrepreneurial competency, marketing information, types findings from correlation regression further indicate there exists a positive significant relationship between MSEs and, concerned bodies should facilitate enhancement market. on their part are expected improve capacity competence. Furthermore, adequate information has be continuously linkage. By general, attributed internal as well external factors. In addition competency person leading enterprises vital creating good turn brings growth.

Язык: Английский

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An Exploration of Entrepreneurs’ Socio-economic Situation and Its Impact on Micro and Small Businesses in South Andaman

SEDME (Small Enterprises Development Management & Extension Journal) A worldwide window on MSME Studies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 51(4), С. 374 - 387

Опубликована: Окт. 16, 2024

This study aims to investigate the socio-economic conditions of entrepreneurs that influence growth micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in South Andaman District. In this study, a scheduled questionnaire-based survey research design was used, sample 344 business owners collected for analysis. The data were processed using SPSS, chi-squared test applied statistical study’s findings revealed factors such as entrepreneurs’ experience, income levels, number working employees ownership house property significantly impact island region. However, like location sector found be statistically insignificant determining MSEs’ suggests policymakers local administrations should enhance support micro, medium-sized regions by implementing policies capital investment subsidies transport MSEs. As result, businesses play pivotal role contributing employment, production opportunities

Язык: Английский

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Effects of Microfinance Interest Rates on the Performance of Small-Scale Enterprises in Moshi Municipality, Tanzania

Indian Journal of Economics and Finance, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(2), С. 25 - 34

Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2024

Microfinance has emerged as a potent tool to reduce poverty and promote economic empowerment, especially in developing nations, by providing loans with lower interest rates. This study investigated the effects of microfinance rates on performance Small-Scale Enterprises (SSEs) Moshi Municipality, Tanzania. The was grounded Wicksells Natural Rate Interest theory, which suggests an equilibrium rate balances savings investment economy. A concurrent research design used under mixed approach. target population 5,570 SSEs, sample size 190 respondents obtained using calculator. Data collected through structured questionnaires key informant interviews. validity instruments conducted face content validity. For reliability, Cronbachs alpha 0.83 correlation coefficient obtained. Descriptive inferential statistics, including regression analysis correlation, were for data analysis. Quantitative analyzed SPSS, descriptive included correlation. Meanwhile, qualitative contextual Ethical guidelines adhered throughout study, ensuring privacy, protection from harm, informed consent, adhering guidelines. found that high negatively affected SSEs performance, significant effect institutions at p value less than 0.05. concluded affect Municipality. Furthermore, business owners increased prices faced obstacles job creation due MFI rates, costs, reduced profitability, their ability pay loans. In addition, loan statistically SSE performances. recommended policymakers review potentially alleviate financial burden growth, enhance profitability. should also prioritize transparent communication terms while offering flexible products

Язык: Английский

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Conceptualising Of Muslims In Using Ar-Rahnu Services Offered by Malaysian Islamic Banks

Insight Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2024

This paper aims to recognize and discuss the factors influencing intention of Muslims participate in Ar-Rahnu offered by Islamic banks. Despite conventional pawnshops offering a higher margin value collateral asset values loans compared Ar-Rahnu, there has been noticeable increase demand for over years. The discussions attempt create discourse around that influence using Theory Planned Behaviour plus religiosity. findings propose conceptual frameworks consist components such as attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, religiosity Ar-Rahnu. However, these remain await validation through empirical testing future researchers. this study will provide valuable insights Malaysian banks enhance their services. By aligning offerings with Muslims' preferences needs, can foster stronger relationships customer base potentially attract new clientele. review is hoped be present scholars interested evolution literature identifying opportunities research. Ultimately, addresses crucial question services banks, thus contributing advancement knowledge field.

Язык: Английский

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Business landscape and growth determinants of micro- and small enterprises working in WASH sector: evidence from Ethiopia

Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 25, 2024

This study aims at assessing business landscape and growth determinants of micro- small enterprises working in WASH sector. The also investigates the effect determinant factors on enterprise growth. population comprised 6000 six cities. used varieties data collection instruments including questionnaire administered with randomly selected collected valid from a total 300 enterprises; conducted 24 Key informant interviews different officials Cities who are concerned products services private goods service suppliers; 12 FGDs utility officers; community representatives; owners to triangulate come up result. Ethiopia faced several challenges that hinder its ability create demand for among enterprises. These include inadequate ineffective creation efforts, low capacity commercial operators, limited financial available both sector households, support local level, workspace However, there drivers development city, such as increased government commitment supporting access through policies budget support, partners like World Bank, an increase city's population. structural equation modeling result revealed finance resources, administrative skills, marketing competence, technical were found be significant. infrastructure facility was insignificant. recommended stakeholders together play their roles Ethiopia.

Язык: Английский

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Small and medium-sized enterprises: A tool for socioeconomic development

International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(12), С. 116 - 128

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024

Small and medium-sized enterprises are universally recognized as critical catalysts for socioeconomic development. Therefore, this study explores the empirical relationship between SMEs economic growth, job creation, income generation, poverty reduction. Through a cross-sectional research design, data was gathered via questionnaire from 130 participants, including owners, operators, young entrepreneurs who received training entrepreneurship programs such Next Economy program by SIMAD-Innovation Lab Start-Improve Your Business (SIYB) Training International Labor Organization (ILO), well provided Jamhuriya Incubation Centre (JIC). The employed partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to test hypotheses through SmartPLS (v.4.0.9.5). found that significantly contribute findings provide significant implications governments, international organizations, financial institutions, policymakers, emphasizing integrating development initiatives into national plans improve social

Язык: Английский

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IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES: FOCUS ON THE WA MUNICIPAL AREA OF GHANA

Financial and credit activity problems of theory and practice, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6(59), С. 460 - 474

Опубликована: Дек. 30, 2024

This research evaluated the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on performance Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Wa Township Ghana. Entrepreneurial descriptors included socio-demographic variables involving educational attainment, sex age, other determinants including risk-taking, innovative spirit, determination. Through a questionnaire survey, 411 SME operators were contacted using random sampling approach. Leveraging SPSS, data analyzed descriptive inferential means. Correlation linear regression analyses executed. Per correlation statistics, determination alone failed significance test. The factors influenced positively significantly. According to model, competencies are vital predictors SMEs’ Municipality (R-squired = 0.059, Prob>F 0.000). Innovative capability accounts for biggest share (13.9%) variance (r=0.139; p-value=0.0399). Therefore, increase success Municipality, more efforts should be put into sharpening proficiencies firm operators.

Язык: Английский

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