Unpacking the Resilience-Performance Nexus in African MSMEs: A Systematic Literature Review

This systematic review examines the crucial link between resilience and performance in African Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). By analyzing existing literature, the study identifies key factors driving MSME resilience and their impact on business performance. Findings highlight that a...

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Main Authors: Felix Tete, Laurine Chikoko, Noah Ariel Mutongoreni
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Language:English
Published: University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Graduate School 2025-01-01
Series:Philippine Social Science Journal
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Online Access:https://philssj.org/index.php/main/article/view/1013
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spelling doaj-art-c045b228187c4ebe8c2c051bc5fe0d942025-02-02T16:22:47ZengUniversity of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Graduate SchoolPhilippine Social Science Journal2672-31072704-288X2025-01-017410.52006/main.v7i4.1013Unpacking the Resilience-Performance Nexus in African MSMEs: A Systematic Literature ReviewFelix Tete0Laurine Chikoko1Noah Ariel Mutongoreni 2Midlands State University, Gweru, ZimbabweMidlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Fernhill, Mutare, Zimbabwe This systematic review examines the crucial link between resilience and performance in African Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). By analyzing existing literature, the study identifies key factors driving MSME resilience and their impact on business performance. Findings highlight that adaptive capacity, sound financial management, market responsiveness, and strong networks are essential for enhancing both resilience and performance. These insights underscore the need for targeted support systems to bolster MSME sustainability and competitiveness, offering valuable guidance to policymakers, practitioners, and researchers working towards fostering sustainable economic development across Africa. https://philssj.org/index.php/main/article/view/1013MSMEs, Resilience, Business performance, Adaptive capacity, Financial management, Sustainability, Africa
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MSMEs, Resilience, Business performance, Adaptive capacity, Financial management, Sustainability, Africa
title Unpacking the Resilience-Performance Nexus in African MSMEs: A Systematic Literature Review
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title_fullStr Unpacking the Resilience-Performance Nexus in African MSMEs: A Systematic Literature Review
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title_short Unpacking the Resilience-Performance Nexus in African MSMEs: A Systematic Literature Review
title_sort unpacking the resilience performance nexus in african msmes a systematic literature review
topic MSMEs, Resilience, Business performance, Adaptive capacity, Financial management, Sustainability, Africa
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