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Access to formal finance is the foremost challenge faced by entrepreneurs in Ethiopia, significantly impeding entrepreneurial activity despite some institutional progress. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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This research aims to identify challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Ethiopia and assess institutional support efficacy.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Navigating the Business Environment: A Survey of Entrepreneurial Challenges and Institutional Prospects in Ethiopia (2000–2026)

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SASelamawit Assefa MAMeklit Abebe TGTewodros Gebremichael

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Survey research identifies challenges and prospects in Ethiopia's entrepreneurial landscape, suggesting policy improvements.

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This research aims to identify challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Ethiopia and assess institutional support efficacy.
Conducted a survey with 450 small and medium enterprise owners
Used stratified random sampling across five regions
Analyzed quantitative data with descriptive and inferential statistics
Performed thematic analysis on open-ended responses
78% of respondents reported access to formal finance as the top challenge
65% identified bureaucratic inefficiencies as a significant barrier
Qualitative data revealed a gap between policy design and implementation
Recent investments in digital infrastructure are seen as promising prospects

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Assefa et al. (2019) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25b6496eeacc4fceca112 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18945900

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March 12, 2026Open Access

Navigating the Business Environment: A Survey of Entrepreneurial Challenges and Institutional Prospects in Ethiopia (2000–2026)

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Authors

SASelamawit Assefa MAMeklit Abebe TGTewodros Gebremichael

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Overview

Survey research identifies challenges and prospects in Ethiopia's entrepreneurial landscape, suggesting policy improvements.

Key Points

This research aims to identify challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Ethiopia and assess institutional support efficacy.
Conducted a survey with 450 small and medium enterprise owners
Used stratified random sampling across five regions
Analyzed quantitative data with descriptive and inferential statistics
Performed thematic analysis on open-ended responses
78% of respondents reported access to formal finance as the top challenge
65% identified bureaucratic inefficiencies as a significant barrier
Qualitative data revealed a gap between policy design and implementation
Recent investments in digital infrastructure are seen as promising prospects

Cite This Study

Assefa et al. (2019) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25b6496eeacc4fceca112 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18945900

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