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    The Role of Micro and Small Scale Business Enterprises in Urban Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study on Cobble Stone Paving Sector in Addis Ababa City
    (Addis Ababa University, 2015-05) Menda, Siyum; Harshavardhan, Michael (PhD)
    MSEs are basically set up with the goal of poverty alleviation. Hence, the question whether the objective of these MSEs is met merits special consideration by way of impact assessment. Although several studies have been conducted so far, the impact of MSEs on poverty reduction still remains an issue to be addressed. The main objective of this study is to assess the role of micro and small scale enterprises in alleviating the poverty of MSE operators and members by taking cobble stone paving sector of MSEs in Addis Ababa city. This study tries to answer three important questions: can MSEs contribute in alleviating poverty of operators and members of the enterprises, who are taking part in cobble stone paving sectors in the study area?; are MSEs able to increase the income of the operators and members of the enterprises who are taking part in MSEs of the cobble stone paving in the city?; and what are the constraints and problems with regard to cobble stone paving operation in the city .With the above objectives in mind, the research is carried out by gathering primary data through questionnaires and interviews with key informants. In addition, secondary sources of data have also been used. Eventually, using a mix of qualitative and quantitative tools, the study found out that MSEs have played positive role in improving income, creation of employment and improving the quality of life of the participants of the cobble stone paving in the study area. Hence, there is a need for strengthening the MSEs growth and providing special financial support for the sector. Government and NGOs support should also be focused on training and consultancy services on dimension like market integration. Key words: Micro and small business, poverty, cobble stone paving, alleviation