African SMEs’ Performance and Behaviors during COVID-19

Table 2.23: Role of governments

We hereafter summarize data drawn from the survey responses on the eforts put by the authorities as collected from “The environment created by the government in terms of”

Wages framework,

Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported

Taxation Licensing

Business opportunities for SMEs

Technological support

Infrastructure

Regulatory frameworks,

Access of youth in the SMEs Access of women in the SMEs

Supported Supported

Table 2.24: Business Environment created by the government

Therefore, the government’s support to SMEs is not confrmed through its diferent sections. However, it seems obvious that the diferent African governments have given support to both youth and women in SMEs.

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