Pooran Pandey

Written by: Meh Desmond Kum, Laurent Brice Nsengue, Pooran Pandey Chandra, Sylvia Namondo Download full report Introduction and Context for the SBEC Annual SME Forum In an increasingly interconnected world, nurturing an entrepreneurial ecosystem is essential for sustainable economic development, particularly in the context of emerging economies. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in this landscape, acting as engines of growth, job creation, and wealth redistribution. Despite their significance, entrepreneurs in many developing nations, including those in Francophone Africa, face significant barriers that impede their potential. In Cameroon, for instance, SMEs account for over 95% of registered [...]