srjebmSRJEBMSRJEBM2788-9505https://doi.org/10.47310/srjebm.2022.v02i01.007Effects of Strategic Policy on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Southeast NigeriaOkoroDeborahPatienceIkpoKobimdiPamelaAnukweGraceIfeomaEzukaChukwuemekaSamuelEnehNnajioforCyrusObjectives: This study examines the effect of public policy on entrepreneurship in Southeast Nigeria on the objectives, to determine the extent of awareness of entrepreneurs on entrepreneurial approaches, examine the extent to which the implementation of entrepreneurial policies are hindered, determine to what time the poor performance of procedures has impaired entrepreneurial development and the extent to which incompatible policies have affected entrepreneurship in South-east Nigeria. Research Design and Methods: the survey research design was applied to this research and questionnaires were used to collect data. Findings: The Government's fiscal policies are ill formulated and ill implemented, thus slowing down the pace of entrepreneurship development in Southeast Nigeria. Also, most public policies are so complex that the problem solution's cost is higher than the benefit. The study concluded that adequate resources are not always available to pursue a public policy to make SMEs' best and intended impact.Implication and Recommendations: Basic amenities like water, energy, road construction and other policies that relate to entrepreneurship have not been pursued vigorously by the Government because the problems inherent are so complex that the cost of following the guidelines may be higher than the benefit. No entrepreneur could thrive in an environment like ours. The Nigerian Government is expected to consider all the conflicting factors before formulating and implementing policies. An adequate fund is necessary to pursue policy objectives to ensure a high rate of success. Also, the Government should integrate all stakeholders, especially entrepreneurs, to pursue power/energy-related policies to provide electrical supply stability. Contribution and Value Added: this article has established the best ways the Government should make policies for SMEs. It has also proferred the integration of all stakeholders and entrepreneurs in developing policies on basic amenities.