Financial inclusion and small enterprise growth in Africa: emerging perspectives and research agenda

Purpose The purposes of the paper are to review stream studies that link financial inclusion small enterprise growth in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) identify research gaps they provide and prepare an agenda for future field. Design/methodology/approach study employs systematic literature search method relevant from journals. then adopts a narrative approach review, highlighting findings prior requiring attention. Findings discussions reveal there is need can unpack determinants, growth-enabling entrepreneurial characteristics examine contextual variabilities shape their effectiveness. Originality/value There currently no comprehensive/integrated exploring between SSA. therefore, provides insights contribute development this research.