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This paper uses cross-country firm-level surveys to gauge access to financial services and the importance of financing constraints for African enterprises. We compare access to finance in Africa and other developing regions of the world, within Africa across countries, and across different groups of firms. We relate firms' access to finance to firm and
Robert Cull+2 more
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Abstract Using the Philippinesʼ first nationally representative survey designed to characterise digital commercial and non‐commercial engagements, including the use of information and communications technology (ICT), the digital economy, and technology‐enabled activities, we investigate the presence of gendered disparities in online marketplaces.
Connie Bayudan‐Dacuycuy+1 more
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About farmers’ bargaining power within the new CAP
This paper examines the current setting of instruments aimed at rebalancing unequal market power in the food chain. Particular attention is given to horizontal integration possibilities for farmers, and organisations of farmers, as derogations to ...
Beatriz Velázquez+2 more
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The small-sized creative business in the tourism sector has been suffering risks of bankruptcy since the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Iin Agustina+2 more
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Supporting small and medium size enterprises through the COVID-19 crisis in Romania [PDF]
Since 31 December 2019 and as of 01 June 2020, 6,136,085 cases of COVID-19 (in accordance with the applied case definitions and testing strategies in the affected countries) have been reported, including 371,857 deaths. The rapid evolution of the COVID-
Daniela Antonescu
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Imperatives for post COVID-19 recovery of Indonesia’s education, labor, and SME sectors
The article assesses the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the Indonesian economy and the influence that repercussions from the pandemic have had on the country’s long-term development goals and objectives.
Muyanja Ssenyonga
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Spectroscopy Made Easy: Evolution [PDF]
Context. The Spectroscopy Made Easy (SME) package has become a popular tool for analyzing stellar spectra, often in connection with large surveys or exoplanet research. SME has evolved significantly since it was first described in 1996, but many of the original caveats and potholes still haunt users.
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The effect of the informal sector on sustainable development: Evidence from developing countries
Abstract This study aims to explore the impact of the informal sector on the sustainability of development. A large panel data set of 50 developing countries that spans over 2010–2019 has been utilized to this end while the informal sector is evaluated in terms of working poverty.
Nahid Sultana+2 more
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Supply chain resilience (SCR) is often seen as a dynamic capability that enables firms to effectively cope with disruptions and unforeseen events in the business environment.
Majid M. Goaill, Mohammed, A. Al-Hakimi
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The impact of SMEs on employment creation in Makurdi metropolis of Benue state [PDF]
SMEs remain a veritable tool that generates employment opportunities. This study examined the impact of SMEs on employment creation in the Makurdi metropolis of Benue state. A sample size of 340 entrepreneurs was chosen from the population of entrepreneurs (SMEs) in the Makurdi metropolis. The study used logistic regression to analyse the impact of SME
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