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This study aims to diagnose the factors that contribute to firm-level resilience amid institutional challenges in Ghana.

March 13, 2026Open Access

Navigating Structural Constraints and Entrepreneurial Agency: A Mixed-Methods Diagnostic of Firm-Level Resilience in Ghana (2000–2026)

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals the dynamics of resilience in SMEs, suggesting improvements for support systems.

This study aims to diagnose the factors that contribute to firm-level resilience amid institutional challenges in Ghana.
Employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design.
Conducted longitudinal analysis of firm-level panel data.
Performed semi-structured interviews with founders and senior managers for qualitative context.
Found a significant positive relationship between strategic networking and revenue stability.
Identified 'improvisational bricolage' as a key strategy for overcoming liquidity constraints.
Over 70% of interview respondents cited resource recombination as crucial for resilience.

Asante et al. (2017) studied this question.

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