Skip to content

Similar papers

Open access Sep 2026

Franchising and sustainable development in Ghana’s hospitality sector

Globalisation has encouraged firms to adopt internationalisation strategies, with franchising emerging as a practical pathway for market entry, business growth and competitiveness in developing economies. This study investigates the motivations and challenges of hospitality franchising in Ghana and examines its impli...

Emmanuel Ahatsi, O. Olanrewaju · 0 citations
Review Open access Sep 2026

Sustainability, Innovation and Export Performance: Evidence from Manufacturing Firms in Nepal

Integrating sustainability into business strategies is critical for firms in developing economies to achieve resilience and competitiveness. However, empirical evidence remains scarce regarding whether such practices drive innovation or act as a financial burden. This study employs a quantitative approach to assess whe...

W. H. Dilshani, P. Dunusinghe · 0 citations
Open access Sep 2026

Entrepreneurship Development and Policy Reforms in Bangladesh: A Microeconomic Framework for Sustainable Growth

Bangladesh is at a pivotal moment in its economic trajectory, aiming to transition from a predominantly agrarian and low-cost manufacturing base into a knowledge-driven, “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041. At the heart of this transition lies the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector, which constitutes over 90% of all...

A. Siddique · 0 citations
Review Open access Sep 2026

Antecedents and Outcomes of Circular Economy Adoption in SMEs: A Systematic Review of Empirical Evidence

The Circular Economy (CE) has turned out to be very helpful in fulfilling the needs for sustainable development and resource efficiency at different sectors of economy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are significant contributors to economic growth; however, their transition to CE has not occurred on large sc...

Mukesh Sehrawat, M. Arrawatia · 0 citations
Review Open access Aug 2026

Venture Creation and Startup Ecosystems in the Global South: A Cross-country Comparative Study of Nigeria and India

This study presents a comparative analysis of the Nigerian and Indian entrepreneurial ecosystems with a view to examining venture creation, access to capital, and the effects of the broader ecosystem on startup development. The secondary comparison of India and Nigeria highlights the relevance of policy constraints to...

Ofobruku Sylvester Abomeh · 0 citations
Review Open access Sep 2026

Examining Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprises’ Contribution to the South African Economy: A Critical Review

The objective of the review is to examine the role of Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprises in the South African economy. Several studies have indicated that Small, Medium, and Micro-Enterprises (SMMEs) are crucial to South Africa’s economic development; nevertheless, their full potential is hindered by structural and op...

Thembinkosi Gelvas Mkhize, P. Reddy, Andrew Enaifoghe · 0 citations

We use cookies to run the site and, with your consent, for analytics and to show ads. See our Cookie Policy.