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SMEs and Economic Development in Africa

by Gift Mugano
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781032536941
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • Publisher Imprint: Routledge
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 220
  • Original Price: GBP 41.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 454 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Development / Economic Development, Small Business, and International / Economics & Trade

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a driving force of the global economy, contributing up to 50% of gross domestic product in some instances. They also contribute to economic development through various channels such as employment creation, economic growth and poverty reduction, key elements of the Sustainable Development Goals. Furthermore, in many economies the majority of jobs are provided by SMEs. However, despite their support of the economy, SMEs are prone to several binding constraints, such as access to finance and market entry, as well as exogenous shocks and crises, most recently the COVID-19 pandemic.

Building on evidence from international experience, SMEs and Economic Development in Africa provides grounded solutions to challenges affecting SMEs, particularly in Africa, and offers guidance on how to build resilience to counteract future shocks. It also offers a number of policy measures which governments in developing countries may need to consider in order to encourage economic growth and development, such as increasing productive capacities, training, enhancing business ethics and professionalism and improving competitiveness.

What makes this book distinctive is that fact that it brings together the literature concerning SMEs in one place, and using case studies, it showcases how policymakers can overcome the challenges affecting SMEs. The book also provides tested and practical remedies for African economies with a view to making SMEs a springboard for economic prosperity.

The book will appeal to advanced students, scholars and researchers, as well as policymakers, development agencies and non-governmental organisations.

Gift Mugano is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Economics in the Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa.

Nirmala Dorasamy is a Full Professor in the Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa.

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