EMPOWERING MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES (MSEs) IN KENYA AND INDIA: Comparative Insights into Socio-Economic Programs Driving MSEs Sustainability

Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) play a vital role in economic growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation in developing countries. Despite their significance, many MSEs encounter ongoing challenges related to finance, regulation, market access, and adopting new technologies.

This book presents a comparative analysis of MSE sustainability in India and Kenya, offering valuable insights into the policy environments, institutional support systems, and economic conditions that shape the growth of small enterprises in both countries. It examines key dimensions such as access to finance, regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, technological transformation, and emerging commitments to climate sustainability.

Through a structured comparative approach, the book highlights best practices, identifies policy gaps, and proposes practical recommendations to strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of MSEs.

Designed for policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and development practitioners, this work provides a deeper understanding of how cross-country learning and cooperation can support sustainable enterprise development and inclusive economic progress in emerging economies.