Structured Medical Entrepreneurship and Performance of Private Clinics in West Africa: Opportunities and Challenges for Modern Management and Accounting in Bamako, Mali

Abstract Book of the 14th International Conference on Opportunities and Challenges in Management, Economics and Accounting

Year: 2026

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Structured Medical Entrepreneurship and Performance of Private Clinics in West Africa: Opportunities and Challenges for Modern Management and Accounting in Bamako, Mali

Anta Dite Aminata Timbely, Samba Fane, Bourema Dembele, Ismaila Sekou Doucoure

ABSTRACT:

Faced with growing healthcare needs and pressure on public facilities, private clinics in Bamako play a crucial role in access to medical services in Mali. However, their performance is hindered by intuitive management, lack of transparency, limited managerial training, and absence of standardized procedures.
This mixed-method study analyzes the impact of structured medical entrepreneurship on the economic, organizational, and clinical performance of private clinics.
Findings show that transparency, governance, digitalization, and training have a significant positive effect on profitability, staff motivation, and patient perception. The study highlights the need for management models adapted to the African context to strengthen the resilience of the private health sector. These conclusions provide an operational basis for policymakers, investors, and clinic promoters in West Africa.

Keywords: Medical Entrepreneurship, Private Clinics