Micro Small-Medium Enterprises Collaboration with Self-Help Groups for Sustainable Livelihood in a Developing Economy

Key Points

• The research aims to investigate how collaboration between micro small-medium enterprises and self-help groups can enhance sustainable livelihoods in developing economies.
• Utilized a randomized trial design to assess the effectiveness of collaboration.
• Focused on micro small-medium enterprises and self-help groups in a specific developing economy.
• Analyzed various socioeconomic outcomes related to livelihoods and sustainability.
• Partnerships enhanced access to resources, leading to a 30% increase in participant incomes (p=0.005).
• Improved community engagement resulted in a 25% rise in employment opportunities within collaborating sectors (95% CI, 1.2-1.5).
• Sustainable practices were adopted by 40% of participating enterprises post-collaboration (p=0.01).