Abstract
Policy and programme interventions for assisting the development of small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMME) are shifting away from state-led delivery of support services to locally based and driven initiatives. Nevertheless, South Africa has retained a commitment to the paradigm of state-led delivery. This article explores the challenges facing SMME development in the country's peripheral development spaces using the example of the Free State. The results are presented of a survey conducted with 147 SMMEs in Mangaung and Thabong concerning the constraints and support needs of emerging entrepreneurs. Among key issues are access to finance, business advice/training, assistance with market development and infrastructure.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 66-78 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Southern African Geographical Journal |
| Volume | 88 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences
