An Empirical Investigation of Ivorian SMEs Access to Bank Finance: Constraining Factors at Demand-Level
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: This paper investigates the issue of inadequate funding among SMEs operating in Cote D'Ivoire. Data was collected from SMEs operators in both urban and rural areas. The research applies probability sampling, cross-tabulation and correspondence analysis techniques. The paper finds information asymmetry and inadequate collateral as two major constraints that limit the flow of credit from banks to SMEs. The findings reveal that this phenomenon is more recurrent in the micro-enterprises compared to small or medium enterprises.
Authors: Binam Ghimire, Rodrigue Abo
Language: English
Subfield: Economics and Econometrics
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2184744059