Conceptual Framework for Municipalities in Supporting Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises in South Africa
The Local Government sphere in South Africa faces several cogent developmental challenges.Several interventions have been introduced to confront these challenges such as poverty,unemployment and skills shortage,with partial success.In this article,a conceptual framework is proposed for small,medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa.The literature review includes an analysis of documents issued by four municipalities as well by the former National Department of Provincial and Local Government.In this regard,an explanation of the concept of SMMEs is provided so as to contextualise the study.Apart from the lack of funding,SMMEs appear to suffer from lack of information,efficient production technologies,inadequate use of management and control systems.To further contextualise this study,the debate on local economic development (LED) in the South African local government sphere is presented to highlight the current challenges.Common characteristics of LED and SMMEs are also enunciated so as to establish the nexus.Finally,drawing from the above context and discussions,a conceptual framework is articulated and presented,which is intended to assist municipalities to ensure that viable SMME strategies are developed.
Municipalities Local Economic Development Small Medium and Micro Enterprises
Tsoabisi Sello
University of South Africa, South Africa
国际会议
杭州
英文
221-232
2012-10-13（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）