@article{Nelima_Nyakundi_Achoka_2021, title={EVALUATION OF COST-BENEFITS OF OYSTER MUSHROOM PRODUCTION USING INNOVATIVE WATER HYACINTH SUBSTRATE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF SME, KENYA}, volume={6}, url={https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/IJFA/article/view/1310}, DOI={10.47604/ijfa.1310}, abstractNote={<p><strong><em>Purpose: </em></strong>The study did an evaluation of cost-benefits of oyster mushroom production using innovative water hyacinth substrate for sustainable development of Sme, Kenya.</p> <p><strong><em>Methodology:</em></strong> The study employed the Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) technique for the evaluation</p> <p><strong><em>Findings</em></strong>: Oyster mushroom is edible and belongs to fungi Kingdom and can play a key role in economic development of a country. It can also contribute immensely to human wellness through enhancement of body immune system when consumed regularly.</p> <p><strong><em>Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy</em></strong> There is need to evaluate the Cost-Benefits of Oyster Mushroom Production Using Innovative Water Hyacinth Substrate for Sustainable Development of SMEs in Kenya. Objectives include determination of economic Net present Value (ENPV) and determination of Economic Benefit-Cost Ratio (EBCR). The significance of this study include control of Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic disease, poverty reduction, reduction of unemployment crisis and enhancement of sustainable business opportunity for SME.</p>}, number={1}, journal={International Journal of Finance and Accounting}, author={Nelima, M and Nyakundi, A and Achoka, J}, year={2021}, month={Jul.}, pages={16 – 31} }