Conditions for Establishment of a Supportive Business Environment for SMEs

The research objective is to recommend the adoption of best practices by SADC governments with regard to establishment of a supportive business environment for SMEs. Thus, it will among other things, evaluate existing policies, regulations and effectiveness of institutions set up for SMEs; evaluate and recommend the role of DFIs; assess the impact of internal institutional factors; investigate the effectiveness of existing incentive structures; and analyse sectoral distribution of SME.