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1 online resource (237 p.) |
| Series |
Routledge Studies in Development Economics Series |
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Routledge Studies in Development Economics Series
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| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Figures -- Tables -- Boxes -- Acknowledgement -- About the Editors -- List of Contributors -- Chapter 1: Role of SMEs in Economic Development in Africa -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Definition of SMEs -- 1.3 SMEs Foster a More Inclusive Growth -- 1.4 Barriers to the Development of SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 1.5 Policies to Unleash SME Potential -- 1.5.1 Improving Access to Global Markets and Knowledge Networks -- 1.5.2 Improve Information Communication Technology |
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1.5.3 Improve Business Environment -- 1.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: SMEs and Equality in Africa -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Definition of Terms -- 2.3 Theories of Equality -- 2.3.1 Equity Theory -- 2.3.2 Egalitarianism -- 2.3.3 Rawls's Theory -- 2.4 Contribution of SMEs to Equality -- 2.4.1 Employment Creation -- 2.4.2 Economic Development -- 2.4.3 SMEs Drive Innovation -- 2.4.4 SMEs Drive Competition -- 2.5 Forms of Equality -- 2.6 Benefits of Achieving Equality through SMEs -- 2.6.1 A Large Population is Covered -- 2.6.2 Financial Innovation -- 2.6.3 Competition |
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2.6.4 Expanded Tax Base -- 2.6.5 Financial Assistance -- 2.7 Challenges Associated with Achieving Equality through SMEs -- 2.7.1 Lack of Funding -- 2.7.2 Technology Deficiencies -- 2.7.3 Barriers to Entry -- 2.7.4 Constraints to Importing -- 2.7.5 Poor Management Practices and Poor Corporate Governance Structure -- 2.8 Determinants of SMEs to Achieve Equality -- 2.8.1 Location -- 2.8.2 Gender Equality -- 2.8.3 Education Background -- 2.8.4 Age -- 2.8.5 Behavioural and Personal Traits -- 2.8.6 Access to Finance -- 2.8.7 Innovation -- 2.8.8 Location -- 2.8.9 Entrepreneurship Training |
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2.8.10 Social Responsibility -- 2.8.11 Tax Rate -- 2.8.12 Inflation Rate -- 2.8.13 Competition -- 2.8.14 Government Policies -- 2.9 Relationship between SMEs and Inequality in Africa -- 2.10 Government Initiatives in Promoting Equality through SMEs -- 2.11 Lessons Learnt from Developed Countries -- 2.11.1 Training Ground for the Development and Growth of Indigenous Entrepreneurs -- 2.11.2 Strengthening Industrial Inter-Linkages -- 2.11.3 Transition Channel from Traditional to Modern Industrial Sector -- 2.11.4 Dispersal of Economic -- 2.11.5 Job Creation and Poverty Reduction -- 2.12 Conclusion |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Bibliography |
References -- Chapter 3: African Women-Owned SMEs Post-COVID-19: Toward a Gender-Sensitive Policy Development Strategy -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Meaning of Women Entrepreneurs -- 3.3 Women-Owned SMEs in Africa -- 3.4 Women Entrepreneurs as a Catalyst for Economic Change -- 3.5 Factors Influencing African Women's Entrepreneurship -- 3.6 The Impact of the Pandemic on Women Entrepreneurs -- 3.7 Challenges and Opportunities that COVID-19 has Actuated for Women Entrepreneurs -- 3.8 Post-COVID-19 and Gender-Sensitive Policies for African Women Entrepreneurs |
| Notes |
3.9 Priority Areas for African Women Entrepreneurs Post-COVID-19 |
| Subject |
Small business -- Africa
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Economic development -- Africa
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Economic development -- Africa -- Citizen participation
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Economic development.
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Economic development -- Citizen participation.
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Small business.
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Africa.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Dorasamy, Nirmala
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| ISBN |
9781000957365 |
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1000957365 |
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