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Analysis of Factors That Affect the Use of Microfinance for Microbusiness Development in Ghana

Analysis of Factors That Affect the Use of Microfinance for Microbusiness Development in Ghana
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Author(s): Yahaya Alhassan (University of Sunderland in London, UK), Uzoechi Nwagbara (University of Sunderland in London, UK)and Samuel Salia (De Montfort University, UK)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 19
Source title: Research Anthology on Microfinance Services and Roles in Social Progress
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7552-2.ch017

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Abstract

This chapter examined the factors that affect the use of microfinance for microbusiness development in Ghana. The study employed semi-structured survey questionnaire to determine whether an entrepreneur's personal attributes impede or facilitate microbusiness development in Ghana. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to determine the effects of entrepreneur's personal attributes on the monthly sales, number of employees, business assets, and capital stock of microbusinesses that received credit from a microfinance provider in the northern region of Ghana. The findings of the study suggest that micro-entrepreneur prior work experience, occupation, and prior income facilitate the use of microfinance for microbusiness development. These findings have policy implications for the government of Ghana and other agencies that are interested in using microfinance as a catalyst for economic growth in deprived communities in the country.

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