SMEs and Economic Development in Africa
- 220 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
SMEs and Economic Development in Africa
About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title page
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Illustrations
- Acknowledgement
- About the Editors
- Contributors
- 1 Role of SMEs in Economic Development in Africa
- 2 SMEs and Equality in Africa
- 3 African Women-Owned SMEs Post-COVID-19: Toward a Gender-Sensitive Policy Development Strategy
- 4 Fostering Global Competitiveness of SMEs in the Supply Chain Post-COVID-19
- 5 SME Finances: Challenges and Policy Options
- 6 Payment of Taxes: Challenges and Options
- 7 Global Supply Chain and SMEs
- 8 Building Productive Capacities: The Role of Business Linkages
- 9 Skills Training by SMEs: Global Experience and the South Korean Consortium Approach
- 10 Access to Markets and Internationalisation of SMEs
- 11 SMEs and the African Continental Free Trade Area
- 12 Fostering Business Ethics and Professionalism
- 13 Enhancing Quality and Standards among SMEs
- Index