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JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT POLICY AND PRACTICE
Competence and Critical Success Factor Development as an Avenue for
Achieving Sustainable Micro and Small Enterprises in Africa
Author(s): Allan Mulengani Katwalo
Citation: Allan Mulengani Katwalo, (2010) "Competence and Critical Success Factor Development as an Avenue for Achieving Sustainable Micro and Small Enterprises in Africa," Journal of Management Policy and Practice, Vol. 11, Iss. 5, pp.139 -144
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
This paper explores the case for defining the critical success factors (CSFs) that are necessary for the
growth of the micro and small enterprises in East Africa. The paper reviews some literature on
identification and development of competencies and CSFs. The paper uses two case studies to argue that
CSFs should be framed more explicitly within the micro small enterprise (MSE) planning process. The
paper highlights some of the CSFs that appear to hold the key to successful growth and development of
MSEs using two cases from Kenya. The paper concludes by showing the need for further research to
more clearly identify and define the CSFs which MSEs in the region need to fully articulate and manage
in order to succeed and grow.
