Economics

THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1      BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
It  is  an  undisputable  fact  that  the  contribution  of

microfinance to entrepreneurship activities is increasing being recognized as a primary engine of economic growth. (The Economist, May 18th 1996). By combining existing resources with innovative ideas, entrepreneurs add value through the commercialization of new products, the creation of new jobs and the building of new firms. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) indicates that nations with higher levels of entrepreneurial activity enjoy strong economic growth. In short, entrepreneurs are the link between new ideas and economic development. This is proper using the experience of the industrialized countries of North America and West Europe. Legislative actions has been taken by countries like United States of America, the Netherlands and Japan to see to the fact that entrepreneurial activities



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