Job creation in fragile states through SME financing: notes from post-war Liberia
Author(s)
Gorlorwulu, John DEditor(s)
Eade, DeborahPublication date
2011-04-01Country
Liberia
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Development in PracticeDocument type
Journal articleLanguage
EnglishDescription
Sustainable job creation in post-conflict environments often involves financing private-sector development. However, a poor business climate and the erosion of capacity in the domestic private sector reduce the effectiveness of traditional financing strategies in post-conflict environments. Using the experience of post-war Liberia, this article discusses strategies for improving small and medium enterprise (SME) development projects in post-conflict environments through innovative financing which takes into account the effects of conflict on managerial and entrepreneurial capacity and the business climate. Implementation strategies that support conflict-sensitive post-conflict development are also discussed.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>Pages
5ISSN
0961-4524EISSN
1364-9213ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/09614524.2011.546006