SMEs Financing and Its Effects on Nigerian Economic Growth
European Journal of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Vol. 4, No. 4, 2016
18 Pages Posted: 23 Feb 2018
Date Written: 2016
Abstract
Small and Medium Enterprises play key roles in transition and developing countries (OECD, 2002). These firms typically account for more than 90% of all firms outside the white-collar jobs sector, constituting a major source of employment and generates significant domestic and export earnings. OECD, (2005) stressed that SME development emerges as a key instrument in poverty reduction efforts, therefore, SME obviously contributes to economic, social development and poverty reduction. World Bank review on small business activities establishes the commitment of the World Bank Group to the development of the SMEs sector as a core element in its strategy to foster economic growth, employment and poverty alleviation (World Bank, 2012).
Keywords: SMES
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