Constraints to Ugandan SME’s Participation in AGOA

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dc.contributor.authorKatono, Isaac Wasswa
dc.date.accessioned2018-02-08T12:01:27Z
dc.date.available2018-02-08T12:01:27Z
dc.date.issued2007-12
dc.descriptionThe objective of this study was to examine the constraints that hinder Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda from utilizing these opportunities presented by AGOA.en_US
dc.description.abstractMany Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda have not utilized the opportunities presented by AGOA. The objective of this study was to examine the constraints that hinder these firms from utilizing these opportunities. Specifically the study examined the macro constraints facing these firms, with a view to finding solutions to them. A literature review was carried out to identify challenges to SME’s participation in AGOA. , followed by a triangulation technique in which a qualitative study (Focus Discussion Group) involving key stakeholders in this business was done to further identity these constraints and their underlying dimensions. Instrument development was next, followed by a reliability analysis in which the psychometric properties of the instrument were assessed on the basis of Cronbach’s alpha. A quantitative study was then done by administering the refined questionnaire to a group of exporters. Factor Analysis by promax (oblimin ) rotation revealed six oblique factors identifying that the most important constraints facing Ugandan SMEs are Lack of middle managers, infrastructure, technology, marketing , inadequate export credit and governance issues. The study calls for technological transfer from the developed countries to the Less Developed Countries (LDCs) in addition to addressing the other barriers. There is also a need for exporters to develop better marketing skills through training .The study implores the government to put policies in place that will enhance the development of SMEs.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKatono, Isaac Wasswa, 2007. Constraints to Ugandan SME’s Participation in AGOA. Business Management Review 11(2) pp 28-53en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11951/132
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectExportsen_US
dc.subjectConstraintsen_US
dc.subjectAGOAen_US
dc.subjectPreferencesen_US
dc.subjectSmall and Medium Enterprisesen_US
dc.titleConstraints to Ugandan SME’s Participation in AGOAen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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