Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/71724 
Year of Publication: 
2013
Series/Report no.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 7333
Publisher: 
Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA), Bonn
Abstract: 
This paper provides a synthetic and systematic review on the effectiveness of various entrepreneurship programs in developing countries. We adopt a meta-regression analysis using 37 impact evaluation studies that were in the public domain by March 2012, and draw out several lessons on the design of the programs. We observe a wide variation in program effectiveness across different interventions depending on outcomes, types of beneficiaries, and country context. Overall, entrepreneurship programs have a positive and large impact for youth and on business knowledge and practice, but no immediate translation into business set-up and expansion or increased income. At a disaggregate level by outcome groups, providing a package of training and financing is more effective for labor activities. Additionally, financing support appears more effective for women and business training for existing entrepreneurs than other interventions to improve business performance.
Subjects: 
meta regression analysis
entrepreneurship programs
microenterprise development
training
financing
counseling
JEL: 
O12
O16
J24
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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