Title: The role of infrastructure, markets and government support in the success of small scale enterprises in Lesotho

Authors: Tšepiso A. Rantšo

Addresses: Department of Development Studies, National University of Lesotho, P.O Roma 180, Lesotho

Abstract: This article presents the findings of a study that assesses the role of enabling factors for success of small enterprises. The results of the study show that success of small-scale enterprises in Lesotho depends on provision of infrastructural services, use of modern marketing facilities, access to markets and government support. However, some enterprises do not have access to these important determining factors. This paper assesses the role of infrastructure, access to markets and government support to success of small enterprises. Policy recommendations are suggested for improvement of small-scale enterprises in Lesotho.

Keywords: rural activities; non-farm activities; small scale enterprises; government policies; employment creation; export performance; enterprise success; Lesotho; small firms; infrastructure; markets; government support; marketing facilities; market access.

DOI: 10.1504/IJESB.2016.073360

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 2016 Vol.27 No.1, pp.108 - 130

Received: 11 Apr 2015
Accepted: 05 May 2015
Published online: 30 Nov 2015 *

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