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Barriers to SME growth in sub-Saharan Africa

Barriers to SME growth in sub-Saharan Africa

Business and Enterprise Development | Economic Planning | Free Zone and Special Economic Zone

SQW is working with Menon Business Economics to undertake a desk based review of barriers to SME formation and growth in sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular focus on three East African countries – Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania – and on access to finance for firms in the formal economy.

Merger of Botswana Technology Centre and the Rural Industries Promotion Company

July 26, 2016
Economic Planning | Science and Technology Feature Planning | Urban Planning

Merger of Botswana Technology Centre and the Rural Industries Promotion Company

Economic Planning | Science and Technology Feature Planning | Urban Planning

The merger is intended to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the research and development efforts to support development of agriculture and rural areas in Botswana. SQW is a sub consultant to DCDM. Our role is to advise on the appropriate research and technology focus of the new institution and ensure it is responsive to market demand and needs.