Publication Date

7-1-2003

Summary

This article compares microenterprise performance in the United States and Uganda. In-depth interview data and published sources suggest that many of the same factors affect business performance in both countries although scale and details vary considerably. Micro, mezzo, and macro strategies are proposed to maximize entrepreneurial effort, reduce barriers, and strengthen institutional and policy support in both contexts.

Document Type

Working Paper

Category

Financial Inclusion

Subarea

Global Asset Building

Original Citation

Sherraden, M. S., Ssewamala, F. M., & Sanders, C. K. (2003). Microenterprise performance: A comparison of experiences in the United States and Uganda (CSD Working Paper No. 03-16). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Project

Global Assets Project

Keywords

microenterprise, in-depth interview, institutional support, economic strategies, cross-national, policy, GAP, Africa, United States, comparative perspective

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