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    The Contribution of Group-Based Micro and Small Enterprises to the Local Economy and Social Development in the Arada Sub City: A Case Study on Metal and Wood Work Enterprises
    (Addis Ababa University, 2012-06) Belay, Endalsasa; Hasan, Syed (PhD)
    The main objective of this study is to investigate the Contribution of Group-Based Micro and Small Enterprisers (specifically metal and wood work enterprises) to the local economy and social development in the Arada Sub city. Both primary and secondary data were employed. Questionnaire, key informant interview and observation were the main data collection instruments. Among the 10 woredas in the sub city, 4 of them (woreda 2, 3, 6 & 9) were purposely selected due to their relative performance. Among the 4 woredas, 16 group-based enterprises and a sample size of 97 respondents were covered. The quantitative data was analyzed using simple statistical techniques like tables, charts and graphs. Narration method was employed to analyze the qualitative data. The findings of the study indicated that MSEs have great influential nature in the locality in terms of economic (be good source of income for local individuals) as well as non economic (for the development social capital/resource) contributions. Furthermore, the research finding showed that lack of capital, limited working space, lack of market, lack of raw material inputs, unfair treatment among enterprises by the government, absence of display centers, difficult collateral to get loan from financial institutions are some of the constraints that hinder operation of MSEs. All in all, there is a need for strengthening the growth of MSEs and thereby enhancing their socio-economic contributions by widening access to loans, providing working premises in the appropriate place, and strengthening both financial and non-financial (Business Development Services) supports