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Author: Otieno Ochieng Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 12
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The role of micro and small-scale enterprises sector (MSEs) in the development process has been at the centre of development debate for the last three decades in Kenya and elsewhere in the developing world. Economic hardship experienced in the formal sector in Kenya, and indeed in other developing countries have contributed to the enthusiasm now associated with MSEs sector. Increasingly, the sector is perceived as critical component of much needed skills, employment and generation of livelihood for growing number of people within urban as well as rural sector. Non- Governmental Organizations, Church based organizations and relevant lines Government Ministries have played a major role in business development in Turkana community, assisting mainly women and youth to start and manage group businesses. The commonly used mode of assistance is the provision of finance and financial management skills, as well as connecting client with market outlets. Despite all these efforts businesses collapse as soon as the assisting organization has pulled out. This study sought to contribute to this effort through determining factors influencing perception of Microenterprise activities by women in Turkana community in Kenya. The study was based on survey research design. The study was conducted through interview using a structured questionnaire with a five point Likert-type scale. The target population was all women in Turkana community and a sample of 80 respondents were interviewed to determine to what extent cultural factors, socioeconomic factors, access to credit and government programs influence perception of Microenterprise activities by Women in Turkana Community. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze data. Findings were presented using frequency and percentage tables. Statistical package for social scientists was used in analyzing Quantitative data. Qualitative was transcribed, organized into various emerging themes and reported. The study found out that family care and cultural based stereo-type roles have made it difficult for youth and women to engage in micro enterprise activities, respondents did not have relevant skills and training in business and due to low educational level the youth and women micro entrepreneurs had not appreciated access to credit as an engine for business development.
Author: Otieno Ochieng Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 12
Book Description
The role of micro and small-scale enterprises sector (MSEs) in the development process has been at the centre of development debate for the last three decades in Kenya and elsewhere in the developing world. Economic hardship experienced in the formal sector in Kenya, and indeed in other developing countries have contributed to the enthusiasm now associated with MSEs sector. Increasingly, the sector is perceived as critical component of much needed skills, employment and generation of livelihood for growing number of people within urban as well as rural sector. Non- Governmental Organizations, Church based organizations and relevant lines Government Ministries have played a major role in business development in Turkana community, assisting mainly women and youth to start and manage group businesses. The commonly used mode of assistance is the provision of finance and financial management skills, as well as connecting client with market outlets. Despite all these efforts businesses collapse as soon as the assisting organization has pulled out. This study sought to contribute to this effort through determining factors influencing perception of Microenterprise activities by women in Turkana community in Kenya. The study was based on survey research design. The study was conducted through interview using a structured questionnaire with a five point Likert-type scale. The target population was all women in Turkana community and a sample of 80 respondents were interviewed to determine to what extent cultural factors, socioeconomic factors, access to credit and government programs influence perception of Microenterprise activities by Women in Turkana Community. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze data. Findings were presented using frequency and percentage tables. Statistical package for social scientists was used in analyzing Quantitative data. Qualitative was transcribed, organized into various emerging themes and reported. The study found out that family care and cultural based stereo-type roles have made it difficult for youth and women to engage in micro enterprise activities, respondents did not have relevant skills and training in business and due to low educational level the youth and women micro entrepreneurs had not appreciated access to credit as an engine for business development.
Author: Tabitha Karanja Publisher: GRIN Verlag ISBN: 3656176965 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 81
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Master's Thesis from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: -pass, , course: Enterprenuership, language: English, abstract: The importance of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in contributing to job creation and output growth is widely accepted in both developed and developing countries, of particular interest is the process of expansion from micro to small that growth oriented make their most tangible contribution to economic growth and job creation. .Women-Owned micro enterprises are a powerful force for growth and development thus making important contributions to the economy as workers and as entrepreneurs to the welfare of their families. The researcher investigated why Women-owned enterprises remain the same way year in year out without, an increase in number of employees or any other sign to indicate graduation from one level to another. The researcher wanted to find out why enterprises owned by women operate under significant constraints which greatly inhibit realization of their full potential. Many developing countries have attempted to put in place various intervention programmes to address factors that affect the graduation of women owned micro-enterprises; unfortunately many of them are policies yet to be implemented. Through the assistance from Nyeri municipal-council, the researcher acquired the target population of Micro-Enterprises within Nyeri town which was the survey under study. The research design that the researcher used was the descriptive survey research design. Variables, for instance financial accessibility was looked at among others and their influence on graduation of micro-enterprises. The instruments that the researcher used was the Questionnaire and Interviews. The researcher came up with comprehensive results that can be useful to women in micro-enterprises and the Government at large. Pre-testing procedure was carried out to ensure the validity and reliability of the data to be collected. A descriptive statistic procedure was used to carry out the data analysis. Bar-charts, tables and pie-charts are used for data presentation. Some of the major findings in this research include the fact that many women operating micro-enterprises started their enterprises with personal savings as they could not access loans from formal institutions due to lack of collateral- Due to their low level of education, majority of them exhibited challenges in record keeping as well as marketing which are very essential for graduation of an enterprise from micro to small.
Author: Marito Garcia Publisher: World Bank Publications ISBN: 0821388983 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 441
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Author: United Nations Publisher: ISBN: 9789211328721 Category : Languages : en Pages : 416
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Author: United Nations Environment Programme Publisher: United Nations Envir Programme ISBN: 9789280729955 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 160
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Author: Otieno Ochieng
Author: Otieno Ochieng
Author: Tabitha Karanja
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Author: Marito Garcia
Author: International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Author: Alexander Betts
Author: Robin Mearns
Author: Gary Paul Green
Author: United Nations
Author: United Nations Environment Programme