SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT: A STUDY OF SOME SELECTED BUSINESSES IN OWAN EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA EDO STATE.
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study examined Small Enterprises on Rural Development A study of some selected business in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State. To achieve this objective, descriptive survey method was used. Consequently, a questionnaire was constructed and validated using test and retest method. It was then served on 100 respondents selected from a population of 543 populations. The data gathered was analyzed using statistical tables, simple percentage and chi-square test. The result of the analyses shows amongst other thing there is a strong relationship between government interventions and development of small enterprises for rural development. The study found that government has provided financial and economic policy of government to support Small enterprises but has not been successful in carrying out their assigned duties. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended amongst others, that The government should provide soft loans and credit facilities for business and other small enterprise to grow and develop, this will bring about development of the rural areas.
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