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Revisiting nation branding: An infrastructure financing perspective in Zimbabwe Chigora, Farai; Kapesa, Tonderai; Svongoro, Paul
International Journal of Financial, Accounting, and Management Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021): September
Publisher : Goodwood Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/ijfam.v3i2.611

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Purpose: This study aimed to reconfigure nation branding theories and concepts through infrastructure financing intervention. Research methodology: Data were collected using a QUAL to QUAN sequential mixed methods. Results: Qualitative research informed that the infrastructure that is required for nation branding to be road networks; airports; Information Communication Technologies (ICTs); reliable power supply; industrial facilities; tourism facilities; healthcare facilities; educational facilities; educational facilities; and residential accommodation. These were then classified into two, namely, economic and social infrastructure. Results from quantitative research showed that there is a positive relationship between nation branding and infrastructure financing. Also, it showed that road infrastructure and airports were the most related to nation branding with public-private partnerships and bilateral/multilateral loans to finance their development, respectively. Limitations: As a result of the COVID-19, the research did not manage to have some focus groups for a depth understanding and comprehensive response of the participants. Contribution: The results will help the Zimbabwean government consider developing the road networks and airports to enhance the nation’s brand.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on survival of MSMEs in Zimbabwe Kapesa, Tonderai; Nyagadza, Brighton; Mugano, Gift; Cheza, Alexander
International Journal of Financial, Accounting, and Management Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/ijfam.v5i2.1329

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Purpose: This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 and its associated lockdowns on the survival of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Zimbabwe, where more than 60 percent of economic activity is conducted through MSMEs. Research methodology: This study was conducted through an online survey of 447 individuals representing MSMEs operating in Zimbabwe. Data were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS), guided by a binary logistic regression model, to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the survival of MSMEs in Zimbabwe. Results: The model showed that the independent variables had a significant impact on the survival of MSMEs, with an overall accuracy of 87.9% in predicting the effects of COVID-19 on the survival of MSMEs. The study concluded that many MSMEs in Zimbabwe were negatively affected by the COVID-19 lockdown, except for those in strategic economic sectors that were not required to close their operations during the lockdowns. Limitations: The major limitation of the study was the low response rate of MSMEs operators from remote areas who could not respond to the online survey because of the nature of their business operations, which is survivalistic in nature and would not afford them time to respond to the survey. Contribution: The study recommends the provision of financial rescue packages by the government, development partners, civic organizations, and government policy realignment to ensure that MSMEs are resuscitated after lockdowns have been lifted. Novelty: This study contributes to the post-COVID-19 discourse, as global economies are rebuilding after the relaxation of COVID-19 related business operation restrictions. This is more important for developing countries that are most negatively affected and require their economies to recover from COVID-19 related economic depression.
Co-Authors Cheza, Alexander Chigora, Farai Mugano, Gift Nyagadza, Brighton Svongoro, Paul