2.4. Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) do not have a stable definition because it varies on the economic status of each country. Generally‚ SMEs are divided into two: small enterprises and medium enterprises. In the developing countries‚ the employment level for micro enterprises should be less than 10. Small enterprises should range from 10 to 49 while large enterprises should range from 50 to 249 (Hussain‚ et al.‚ 2012). It was specified by the European Commission
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towards concepts of sustainable development and the acquisition of progressively higher standards of living .Growth without development is being criticised as being an ephemeral and increasingly deceptive indicator of the actual state of the economy .Concepts like population growth which erode economic growth and education and health which enhance human capital accumulation are gaining a lot of importance and are being touted as being as essential to the development of an economy as the growth rate
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www.ccsenet.org/ijef International Journal of Economics and Finance Vol. 4‚ No. 1; January 2012 Adopting Strategic Management Approach in the Capital Market Development: The Nigerian Case Augustine‚ UJUNWA‚ Ph.D (Corresponding author) Department of Banking and Finance‚ University of Nigeria‚ Enugu Campus Tel: 234-803-501-0116 E-mail: austinesilver@yahoo.com Nwanneka Judith‚ MODEBE Department of Banking and Finance‚ University of Nigeria‚ Enugu Campus Tel: 234-703-066-2470 Received: July 25‚ 2011
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Contents CHAPTER -I- INTRODUCTION 3 CHAPTER -II- LITERATURE REVIEW 2 1.0 Globalisation and Economic development 2 1.1 GLOBALISATION 3 1.2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 11 CHAPTER –III- ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF GLOBALISATION ON CAMEROON’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 17 1.0 Impact of Globalization on the Economy of Cameroon 17 1.2 The impact of development partners 20 1.3 The way forward for Cameroons Economic Development 22 CHAPTER –IV- CONCLUSION 24 References 26 CHAPTER -I- INTRODUCTION Throughout the past
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Just last month‚ a major summit was held at the United Nations headquarters to review the progress made by countries on the Millennium Development Goals MDGs‚ especially in view of the fact that 10 of the 15 years target set by the world body for attaining the target have just reeled by with the attendant skepticisms as to whether it is indeed realizable. 10 years after this noble initiative to improve the lot of mankind‚ the debate has continued on whether these impoverished countries‚ the primary
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THE PLACE OF NDI-IGBO IN NIGERIA’S SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT By Ikechukwu D. Ikerionwu Relationship Management Unit Sterling Bank Plc‚ Lagos‚ Nigeria ABSTRACT The advent of European colonialism radically altered the Igbo consciousness and compelled them to draw upon opportunities of the ‘new order’ to meet social and economic demands. The twentieth century was a period when the Nigerian people
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MANAGEMENT OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES SYBMS A CONTENTS:- SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT BANK OF INDIA (SIDBI) SSI 1: TAJ PAPER BOX SSI 2: NATIONAL DIARY SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES An industrial undertaking in which the investment in fixed assets in plant and machinery whether held on ownership terms on lease or on hire purchase does not exceed Rs 10 million is defined as a small scale industry or an SSI. There are different categories of industries that qualify
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means for enhancing the lives of the poor and therefore a major tool for economic and social development mostly in rural areas. Lately‚ contrary to this widespread belief‚ critics have raised eyebrows against this growing popularity of microfinance as a major tool for enhancing economic development. Contrary to belief‚ they are of the opinion that microfinance is a ‘make-belief’ that is hindering economic and social development rather than enhancing it. It is to this regard and in light of these growing
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the definition of terms of the study. Introduction Bakery operations need a very good maintenance management system for efficient running of plant. Maintenance activity needs regular monitoring and records to evaluate problems and their solution. Bakery maintenance has its own features which need attention apart from regular maintenance practices. (www.bakerybazar.com) Bread is a good-value‚ consumer staple and the current economic climate is an opportunity to reinforce its value‚ says the director
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SMEs Communication Development What is SMEs? ‘ The category of micro‚ small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is made up of enterprises which employ fewer than 250 persons and which have an annual turnover not exceeding 50 million euro‚ and/or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding 43 million euro.’ (Definition‚ 2011) Above explained is the new definition reconstructed by European Commission based on the developments to business environment. This was published in the year 2005 in their
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