The contribution of purchasing to the development and growth of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the overall performance of supply chain has been neither rigorously examined nor empirically substantiated. This paper provides empirical evidence on how purchasing variables (relationship, …

Financial constraints and risk taking are two well-established determinants of firm performance, however, no research analyzes how these variables are connected in the context of a high risk environment. Using data from microfinance clients in Tanzania, we derive a novel financial constraints measure …

This report is intended to describe my experiences of working as an intern at E+Co, an organisation investing in renewable energy and energy efficient technologies in developing countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America. This was my last internship for my bachelor degree; therefore I was obliged to …