Ugwu Code: NG251 On my visit to the firm today, the respondent pleaded that his own phone is given to him since some respondents in the cluster have gotten theirs and I assured him that he will soon get it. … Continued
Since 2020, Ethiopia is passing through the toughest time in its history: in March the unprecedented world pandemic of COVID-19 started and in November the war broke out. In the midst of these problems, L-IFT won a contract with IFC … Continued
Daw Lae Lae Khaing, a business owner in the Shwe Pyi Thar Township, Myanmar, said that she surprisingly doesn’t have any challenges in getting supplies amidst the COVID pandemic. Even though her regular suppliers were running out of stock she … Continued
Magdaline Musa Code: NG766 I gave the respondent his phone last week and he was in shock. When I went for our scheduled interview today he had written all his records and was waiting for me. He told me how … Continued
Ugwu Code: NG724 This metalwork firm started operation in 2019. The inability of the firm owner to secure a government job prompted him to venture into the business as a means of survival. He has some apprentices who pay to … Continued
Oluwakemi Adepetu Code: NG454 I got to my respondent’s place yesterday as it was our meeting day. He saw me enter the premises but I didn’t see him. I asked around if anyone had seen him and they pointed him … Continued
Michael Enyam Code: NG245 This is one of the firms struggling among the firms I am assigned to. Sometimes in a week I visit and don’t get anything to record. According to the firm owner, things began being difficult after … Continued
Yosef ET719 This respondent has worked for other organizations before he started his own business. Among these, he worked as a mechanical head (relatively the same position as his current business) in the Kality Food Share Company. He went to … Continued
Yosef ET992 This is a respondent who owns a furniture works business with his co-owner. The respondent is actively engaged in production and running the machines. The workshop is small and is full of machines, finished products, and raw materials. … Continued
Tigist ET247 This respondent’s father has been producing different materials from used or old tyers since 20 years ago. For example, the materials that had been produced include cattle pools, shoes, etc. Many people, including car drivers, wanted to buy … Continued