The SBI is committed to evidence-based policy. Research, conducted both in South Africa and around the world, provides information for us to advocate for reform. By reading and thinking about how we can apply the findings from surveys, data mining, longitudinal studies and campaigns, we hope to positively influence the environment in which SMEs can start, run and grow in South Africa.
On this page we showcase the research we’ve read as a resource to others thinking about our economic challenges and navigating a way forward for a better business environment and inclusive, transformative growth for South Africa.
If you are an academic or researcher, please email leandre@smallbusinessinstitute.co.za with any papers you think we should include.
THE REAL COST OF MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION ON SA’S SMALL BUSINESSES – Findings and Recommendations 2023
We read the research papers, documents and articles you see below on the impact of covid-19 on small businesses in South Africa so you didn’t have to. feel free to click on any of the 50 most consequential documents of the 180 we read on this page that interest you.
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