Mixed Formal and Informal Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Surveys in Iraq

The services provided include, inter alia:

• Preparation of the MSMEs assessment methodology, survey design and sampling method, tools, quality assurance, risk management and detailed work plan.
• Identifying all governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, liaising with relevant entities and business associations.
• Desk research on previous surveys and available database and statistics, gap and needs analysis for data and IT systems.
• Questionnaire design for formal and informal MSMEs, defining the sampling frame. The survey scope covers:
  • Number of MSME formal and informal in the country: geographical location and distribution.
  • Distribution of MSMEs by Gender of Owners
  • Level of innovation in the sector
  • Persons engaged in the MSME sector
  • MSME Investor’s profile (individuals, companies or banks)
  • MSME Research and Development status and activities
  • Staff composition and qualifications, and Training
  • Comparison of MSME to National Value Added
  • Financing of MSMEs operations and financial needs and services
  • MSMEs Expenditure structure
  • Women-led MSMEs
  • Constraints faced by MSMEs
  • Prevalence of Closure of Businesses
  • Reasons for Business Closures
• Design the information system, including database programs, and preparation of the needed hardware and software.
• Field survey of MSMEs in three governorates: Baghdad, Basra and Ninevah.
• Training Programs and the implementation arrangements, including:
  • The recruitment of the human resources/surveyors.
  • Develop training manual in both English and Arabic.
  • Conduct training sessions for the surveyors under the leadership of SCO
  • Design operation/execution plan, the operation pathway at the district/sub district level.
• Data processing and uploading into the database.
• Preparation and launching a communication campaign to implement outreach activities.
• Preparation of recommendations and final report.