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The study aims to identify significant institutional constraints on SMEs and analyze entrepreneurs' resilience strategies in Ethiopia.

March 13, 2026Open Access

Navigating the Business Environment: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Institutional Constraints and Entrepreneurial Resilience in Ethiopia (2000–2026)

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TGTewodros GebreselassieDebre Markos University SASelamawit AssefaAddis Continental Institute of Public Health YTYonas TadesseEthiopian Public Health Institute

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This mixed-methods study identifies constraints affecting SMEs in Ethiopia and explores adaptive resilience strategies, suggesting impactful policy implications.

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The study aims to identify significant institutional constraints on SMEs and analyze entrepreneurs' resilience strategies in Ethiopia.
Conducted a quantitative survey with 450 SMEs across three regions to rank constraints.
Performed 35 in-depth interviews with a purposively selected sub-sample of entrepreneurs.
Utilized a mixed-methods design to combine quantitative and qualitative data for comprehensive insights.
Access to formal credit was identified as the most severe constraint, cited by 78% of respondents.
Qualitative data highlighted the theme of 'relational navigation,' where entrepreneurs leverage informal networks.
Entrepreneurs often use adaptive, socially embedded strategies instead of formal compliance, indicating a gap in institutional design.

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Gebreselassie et al. (2022) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3acf302a1e69014ccf0f2 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18947633

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This mixed-methods study identifies constraints affecting SMEs in Ethiopia and explores adaptive resilience strategies, suggesting impactful policy implications.

Navigating the Business Environment: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Institutional Constraints and Entrepreneurial Resilience in Ethiopia (2000–2026)

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Navigating the Business Environment: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Institutional Constraints and Entrepreneurial Resilience in Ethiopia (2000–2026)

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