THE DEVELOPMENTAL ROLE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: A Case Study of Tafila Governorate from 2000-2013

Journal Title: European Journal of Business and Social Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 8

Abstract

This study aims at highlighting the role of the small and medium enterprises in Tafila Governorate to show the economic impact of such enterprises, whether being small or medium, and how far these could contribute to the economic development in the governorate. To achieve the objectives of the present study, a study of the current enterprises in Tafila was conducted in an attempt to highlight their role in the process of economic development. The study has concluded that that there is a very positive role played by these small enterprises in alleviating the negative impact of two main problems prevailing in Tafila Governorate: poverty and unemployment. The study has recommended that the government should pay much more attention to such enterprises to enable local people to benefit from these programs.

Authors and Affiliations

Khaled M. Abu Aliqah| Department of Business Economic, Tafila Technical University, Talal M. Bataineh| Department of Business Economic, Tafila Technical University

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Khaled M. Abu Aliqah, Talal M. Bataineh (2014). THE DEVELOPMENTAL ROLE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: A Case Study of Tafila Governorate from 2000-2013. European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 3(8), 21-33. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-10499