Assessing the impact of micro-lending programmes in the informal sector in Cape Town. A case study, The Nations Trust Organization

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2003

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University of the Western Cape

Abstract

The promotion of widespread entrepreneurship through the setting up of small and medium sized enterprises (SMMEs ) is crucial for the transformation to a market economy and the democratisation of society in \the new South Africa. SMMEs are recognized as an engine of economic \ \growth and a source of sustainable development. Within this sector micro , 1nd small enterprises are of special importance because they are considered as the cradle of entrepreneurship, particularly in environments facing high ketllPIQYII'1:en!and poverty,. as j!) the case ~~.South Africg,

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Magister Artium (Development Studies) - MA(DVS)

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Microfinance, Enterprise, Micro-credit, NGOs, Employment

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