Evaluation of Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Performance of Start-Up Businesses Financed by Micro-Finances Institutions in Addis Ababa: The Case of Awach Micro Finance S.C.
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2022-01-09
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A.A.U
Abstract
Awach Micro Finance Share Company (AMFSC) has been launched to improve economic
problems through provision of micro financing to the Poor and unemployed youth in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia. This study aims to estimate the effect of AMFSC’s service provisions and
program using descriptive data and propensity score matching technique (PSM). The survey
was conducted on 250 AMFSC members and non-members, consisting of 100 Service
beneficiaries and 155 non- members. Results show that AMFSC services had a positive effect
on the entrepreneurial performance of start-up businesses enabling members economically
self-sufficient by increasing their income/revenues, creating employment, and enabling asset
ownerships. As such, the services could play an important role to improve entrepreneurial
performance level and create employment opportunities.