Regulatory frameworks and small and medium-sized enterprises growth in Sierra Leone: The mediating role of informality
Shekou Ansumana Nuni,
Ansumana Feika
Abstract:Business environment plays a vital role in enhancing SMEs formalisation and development. Accordingly, heavy regulation due to burdensome procedures and high cost of registration is detrimental for every business, more especially SMEs. This study therefore was undertaken to assess the nexus between regulatory frameworks and SMEs growth, by specifically investigating the mediating role of informality. The specific objectives were to assess the causes of informality among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Si… Show more
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