In today's globalized world, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are
becoming widely acknowledged as an important agent of development,
specifically in African countries, as they address issues such as
unemployment, poverty, and inequality in the economy. However, for SMEs
to maximize their full potential, they need supportive institutions to
assist with their foundation and stabilization. While there are many
supportive organizations for SMEs, awareness of these associations is
still lacking among aspiring entrepreneurs. Institutional Assistance
Support for Small and Medium Enterprise Development in Africa is a
pivotal reference source that presents case studies on SME assistance
institutions, best practices in administration and uptake of services at
these institutions, and comparative studies of business development
services in Africa. While highlighting topics such as policy appraisal,
gender inclusiveness, and internationalization, this publication is
ideally designed for managers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, provosts,
government officials, non-governmental organizations, industry
professionals, students, researchers, and educators seeking current
research on administrative support for small and medium enterprise
promotion and advancements in Africa.
