Abstract:
The research paper would entitle “Assessment of the role of micro and small scale
enterprises to increase the productivity and investment” conducted on a case study basis
at Ambo town. The main objective of the study was the assessment of the productivity and
investment potential of the micro and small scale enterprises. In undertaking the research
work, the researcher use both primary and secondary source of data to make research
finding more credible. To collect the necessary primary data from the source, interview
and questionnaires would be used as appropriate tools of data gathering. To collect
secondary data the researcher was use unpublished official documents and trade and
industry bureau of Ambo town. The data gathered would bea analyzed by using
percentages, tables, charts, and graphs. The research was finalize by drawing
conclusion, suggesting and possible recommendation for the problems discovered in the
research work. The findings shows that MSSES Ambo town have great role in poverty
reduction, increasing individual investments, wise use of local resource, reduce
dependency on other and have great role in creation of job opportunities
