In 1993, governmental, non-governmental and private-sector researchers met to discuss how to improve policies of small-enterprise development in Africa. This text provides practical solutions and suggestions for change.

In 1993, governmental, non-governmental and private-sector researchers met to discuss how to improve policies of small-enterprise development in Africa. They discussed national strategies for small enterprise, examined legal, regulatory, and tax reform, and made proposals on how to improve competitiveness and access to credit. This text provides practical solutions and suggestions for change, and should be of interest to scholars, students, policymakers, business associations, bankers and NGOs involved in fostering small and medium-size enterprises in developing countries.