SME Policy Formulation and Implementation in Africa: Unpacking Assumptions as Opportunity for Research and Innovative Policies
Mamman, Aminu and Bawole, Justice and Agbebi, Motolani and Alhassan, Abdul-Razak (2018) SME Policy Formulation and Implementation in Africa: Unpacking Assumptions as Opportunity for Research and Innovative Policies. Journal of Business Research. ISSN 0148-2963
![[thumbnail of SME policy formulation and implementation in Africa.doc]](https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/style/images/fileicons/text.png "SME policy formulation and implementation in Africa.doc") |
Text
SME policy formulation and implementation in Africa.doc - Accepted Version Download (150kB) |
Abstract
The increasing acknowledgement of the role of SMEs in economic growth and reducing unemployment in SSA brings forth the need for research into understanding the role and impact of the SME policy and its outcomes. However, the lack of adequate critical examination of the current SME policies across SSA as well as the absence of a holistic conceptual framework has put limitations on the further development of literature in the field. In this article, we have attempted to critique the existing assumptions underpinning the SME policy. We have also advanced a conceptual framework and propositions to enable the holistic research that can shed more light on our understanding of the interactions between SME policies, the business environment (context), the entrepreneur, and policy outcomes. Finally, we proposed research questions and an agenda that should guide future research.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.jbusres.2018.01.044 |
| Dates: | Date Event 18 January 2018 Accepted 1 February 2018 Published Online |
| Subjects: | CAH15 - social sciences > CAH15-01 - sociology, social policy and anthropology > CAH15-01-03 - social policy CAH15 - social sciences > CAH15-01 - sociology, social policy and anthropology > CAH15-01-01 - social sciences (non-specific) CAH17 - business and management > CAH17-01 - business and management > CAH17-01-02 - business studies CAH19 - language and area studies > CAH19-04 - languages and area studies > CAH19-04-07 - African and modern Middle Eastern studies |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences > College of Accountancy, Finance and Economics Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences > College of Business, Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship |
| Depositing User: | Abdul-Razak Alhassan |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Dec 2018 15:53 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Jun 2024 12:06 |
| URI: | https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/6124 |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |
Tools
Tools
