Entrepreneurship as a Driver of Economic Growth: Evidence from Enterprise Development in Nigeria

FARAYIBI, Adesoji (2015): Entrepreneurship as a Driver of Economic Growth: Evidence from Enterprise Development in Nigeria. Published in:

Abstract

This study provides an econometric analysis of the role of entrepreneurship in economic growth in Nigeria. The study also assesses the areas where the country has developed enterprise and innovations. Findings from empirical analysis confirm the roles of entrepreneurs as good drivers of economic growth in the country. Specifically, results reveal that credit to SMEs is statistically significant in the determination of economic growth, implying that increase in entrepreneurial financing has significant effect on economic growth in Nigeria. Particularly, the increase in the operations and activities of SMEs in Nigeria remains indispensable to the pursuit of economic growth and development as a nation. However, the major hindrance inhibiting entrepreneurship as a growth driver in Nigeria include; poor infrastructural facilities, inadequate start-up process, financial management problems, lack of strategic planning and other socio-cultural problems. The study recommends building an in-country entrepreneurial capacity by incorporating requisite enterprise trainings and development progammes into the nation’s education system at all levels. Also, government, banking institutions and the organized private sector should increase financial support for entrepreneurial oriented initiatives.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Development, SMEs, MSMEs, SMEDAN, YouWin
• Subjects: L - Industrial Organization > L1 - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance; M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M2 - Business Economics; M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M2 - Business Economics > M21 - Business Economics

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