There is a growing acknowledgement of the essential role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in assisting economic development. Often praised as efficient employment creators and breeding grounds for larger enterprises, SMEs constitute a significant portion of the workforce, even in developed economies. Policy discussions worldwide consistently spotlight the importance of SMEs in driving economic progress, leading governments to initiate various initiatives to support their growth (Feeney & Riding, 1997; Carsamer, 2009). In The Gambia, SMEs form an important feature of the economic landscape, contributing substantially to employment and GDP. They are estimated to employ around 60% of the workforce and contribute approximately 20% to The Gambia’s GDP. Given their economic significance, SMEs are vital in stimulating growth, creating jobs, and combating poverty in African nations. Moreover, SME development is viewed as instrumental in decentralisation efforts and positioning African economies to compete with global economic giants (Cook & Nixson, 2000). Despite extensive discussions and policy interventions, SMEs in The Gambia still need to meet expectations. Various factors have been cited as hindrances to their success, including limited access to finance, corruption and bias, tax obligations, and lack of entrepreneurial training. Challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, policy inconsistencies, limited market access, inadequate managerial skills, technological deficiencies, and data inadequacies further hinder SME growth. Some challenges stem from external factors like government policies and globalisation, while others are inherent to SMEs (financial institutions, local government policies, attitude to work). Given these challenges' complexity and multifaceted nature, it is crucial to go deeper into the specific obstacles facing SMEs in The Gambia to formulate targeted strategies for their advancement.
C'è un crescente riconoscimento del ruolo essenziale delle Micro, Piccole e Medie Imprese (MPMI) nel favorire lo sviluppo economico. Spesso elogiate come efficienti creatrici di occupazione e fucine per imprese più grandi, le MPMI costituiscono una parte significativa della forza lavoro, anche nelle economie sviluppate. Le discussioni politiche a livello mondiale mettono costantemente in evidenza l'importanza delle MPMI nel guidare il progresso economico, spingendo i governi a intraprendere varie iniziative a supporto della loro crescita (Feeney & Riding, 1997; Carsamer, 2009). In Gambia, le MPMI rappresentano una componente importante del panorama economico, contribuendo sostanzialmente all'occupazione e al PIL. Si stima che impieghino circa il 60% della forza lavoro e contribuiscano approssimativamente al 20% del PIL del Gambia. Data la loro rilevanza economica, le MPMI sono vitali per stimolare la crescita, creare posti di lavoro e combattere la povertà nelle nazioni africane. Inoltre, lo sviluppo delle MPMI è considerato strumentale negli sforzi di decentralizzazione e nel posizionare le economie africane per competere con i giganti economici globali (Cook& Nixson, 2000). Nonostante le ampie discussioni e gli interventi politici, le MPMI in Gambia non hanno soddisfatto le aspettative. Diversi fattori sono stati citati come ostacoli al loro successo, tra cui l'accesso limitato ai finanziamenti, la corruzione e i pregiudizi, gli obblighi fiscali e la mancanza di formazione imprenditoriale. Sfide come infrastrutture inadeguate, incoerenze politiche, accesso limitato al mercato, competenze manageriali insufficienti, carenze tecnologiche e carenze di dati ostacolano ulteriormente la crescita delle MPMI. Alcune sfide derivano da fattori esterni come le politiche governative e la globalizzazione, mentre altre sono inerenti alle MPMI stesse (istituzioni finanziarie, politiche governative locali, atteggiamento verso il lavoro). Data la complessità e la natura multifaccettata di queste sfide, è cruciale approfondire gli ostacoli specifici che le MPMI affrontano in Gambia per formulare strategie mirate al loro avanzamento.
Indagine sui Fattori che Limitano lo Sviluppo delle Piccole e Medie Imprese (PMI) in Gambia.
BAH, AMINATA
2023/2024
Abstract
There is a growing acknowledgement of the essential role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in assisting economic development. Often praised as efficient employment creators and breeding grounds for larger enterprises, SMEs constitute a significant portion of the workforce, even in developed economies. Policy discussions worldwide consistently spotlight the importance of SMEs in driving economic progress, leading governments to initiate various initiatives to support their growth (Feeney & Riding, 1997; Carsamer, 2009). In The Gambia, SMEs form an important feature of the economic landscape, contributing substantially to employment and GDP. They are estimated to employ around 60% of the workforce and contribute approximately 20% to The Gambia’s GDP. Given their economic significance, SMEs are vital in stimulating growth, creating jobs, and combating poverty in African nations. Moreover, SME development is viewed as instrumental in decentralisation efforts and positioning African economies to compete with global economic giants (Cook & Nixson, 2000). Despite extensive discussions and policy interventions, SMEs in The Gambia still need to meet expectations. Various factors have been cited as hindrances to their success, including limited access to finance, corruption and bias, tax obligations, and lack of entrepreneurial training. Challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, policy inconsistencies, limited market access, inadequate managerial skills, technological deficiencies, and data inadequacies further hinder SME growth. Some challenges stem from external factors like government policies and globalisation, while others are inherent to SMEs (financial institutions, local government policies, attitude to work). Given these challenges' complexity and multifaceted nature, it is crucial to go deeper into the specific obstacles facing SMEs in The Gambia to formulate targeted strategies for their advancement.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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