SUSTAINABILITY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN RURAL GHANA: THE ROLE OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS

George Kwadwo Anane, Patrick Brandful Cobbinah, Job Kwame Manu · 2013 · Charles Sturt University Research Output (CRO)

Summary. Microfinance institutions in rural Ghana improve small and medium enterprise performance, helping recipients enhance business activities, increase outputs, and manage finances better than non-recipients. However, challenges like delayed loan disbursement and repayment difficulties persist. The paper recommends timely credit delivery, flexible repayment terms, and awareness programs to sustain rural enterprise growth.

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Anane, G. K., Cobbinah, P. B., & Manu, J. K.. (2013). SUSTAINABILITY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN RURAL GHANA: THE ROLE OF MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS. Charles Sturt University Research Output (CRO). https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/en/publications/ade783ae-73a5-4fe0-8adf-d698a46b25f2

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Countries: Ghana
Regions: Africa
Categories: funding, entrepreneurship
Added: 2026-04-28