SAKA OLAKUNLE JIMOH

Economics

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Topic: Development Economics

Description:

This focuses on ways of improving the economic, social and political aspects in developing countries.  It tends to examine the cause(s) of poverty, inequality and slow growth together with exploring policies that would promote sustainable and inclusive development.

#	Certificate	School	Year
1.	Ph.D (Economics)	Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria	2015

Development Finance Institutions, Digital Infrastructure and SMEs Performance in Nigeria

The industrial revolution taking place globally necessitates more attention on digital infrastructure through effective financing to enhance SMEs positive impact on the economy. This study examined the role of DFIs and digital infrastructure on SMEs performance in Nigeria during the period spanning 2001-2024. Theoretical framework based on the tricked-down effect theory in which innovative idea based on effective digital infrastructure provides more incomes to the entrepreneurs which are subsequently reinvested for expansion purpose and thereafter-creating employment. Based on the nature of data, the Robust Least Square estimation technique was employed. Results showed that digital infrastructure measured by individual using internet per 100 population and loan disbursement exerted positive impact on SMEs performance. Besides, there existed a positive complementary impact of individual using internet and loan disbursement on SMEs output growth in Nigeria. Thus, loan disbursement complement internet use in facilitating SMEs output growth.

SAKA JIMOH is a Professor at the Department of Economics

SAKA has a Ph.D in Economics from Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria