Rethinking Advice for Micro-entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka

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Title:	Rethinking Advice for Micro-entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka
Authors:	Heslop, L
Keywords:	micro entrepreneurs;economic shocks;economic advice;enterprise advice
Issue Date:	8-Jun-2026
Publisher:	Brunel University of London
Citation:	Heslop, L. (2026) Rethinking Advice For Micro-Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Brunel University of London. doi: 10.17633/rd.brunel.32588403.v2.
Series/Report no.:	Policy Brief;
Abstract:	In this Policy Brief, Dr Luke Heslop draws on his research showing that micro-entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka rely primarily on informal networks, whilst formal advisory systems are fragmented, poorly targeted, and do not align with the realities of small-scale survivalist enterprise.
Description:	Published online 8 June 2026: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/brunel-public-policy/news-and-events/news/Policy-briefs/Economy/Policy-Brief-Rethinking-Advice-for-Micro-entrepreneurs-in-Sri-Lanka
URI:	https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33456
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.17633/rd.brunel.32588403
Other Identifiers:	ORCiD: Luke Heslop https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4641-1521
Appears in Collections:	Department of Social and Political Sciences Research Papers *

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