Assessment of Effectiveness of Institutional Support for Micro and Small Enterprises Development: The Case of Nefas-Silk Lafto Subcity in Addis Ababa
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2012-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyse effectiveness of institutional supports for micro
and small enterprises development in Nifas Silk Laflo Sub-city of Addis Ababa city
administration. These institutional supports include training, credit services, working
premises, marketing place, market linkage and tax incentives.
The research employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data collection
techniques used comprise: MSEs workers survey questionnaires, key informant interview
guide, focus-group discussions guide, and format for secondary data collection. The data
collected have been analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results were presented using
tables and figures.
The findings indicated that institutional supports for micro and small enterprises playa
significant role for their growth. On the other hand it was also found that institutional
supports for micro and small enterprises face different problems. Therefore based on the
findings of the study it was concluded that institutional supports for micro and small
enterprises have both positive and negative impacts on MSEs growth in the sub city. Thus
the study has recommended that the gaps in strategies such as continues awareness
creation in society towards the MSEs commodities, building the capacity of support
institutions, strengthening the linkage among the MSEs operators are very important.
Moreover, encouraging the involvement of other actors and there is a need for serious
follow-up for timely corrections for those of the enterprises who misuse the institutional
supports offered by different stakeholders so as to bring growth for the enterprises and
the nation as whole.
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Effectiveness of Institutional Support