Proposal Topic: Maximum of $15$ words$1\mathrm{.}1$ Background of the study $(10\%)[1$ PAGE MAX$]$a$.$ This section should cover a narrative to provide a background on the proposedresearch topic$\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}2$ Definition of Research Problem & Research Questions $(15\%)[2$ PAGES MIN$]$ This section be structured to answer the following questions.a$.$ What is the problem? Clearly identify and justify the problem$/$reality$/$phenomenon that the study proposes to investigate.b$.$ Which literature$/$studies$/$research is linked to the problem?c$.$ What are the deficiencies in the literature and the knowledge required to fillthe gap?d$.$ Based on the identified research problem, the student should be able toformulate research question$($s$)\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}3$ Research objectives and$/$or hypotheses $(5\%)$a$.$ Formulate the objectives of the research based on the specified research question. As a guideline, each research question should have a corresponding objective and$/$or hypothesis. $($For instance, if you have $2$ research questions, you should also formulate $2$ corresponding objectives and hypotheses$)1\mathrm{.}4$ Literature Review $(20\%)$The development of this section should take the following into consideration.a$.$ Definition of terms and conceptsb. Overview or stylized facts on the concepts under investigation and provide abrief overview$/$context of the unit of analysis. What are the characteristics ofthe context $($firm$,$ industry, country, region, etc.$)$ of the proposed study?c$.$ Discuss the relevant theories underlining the research problem and phenomenon under study. For a qualitative study, a detailed discussion of the conceptual framework $($narrative and graphical presentation$)$ linking the concepts$/$theories should be developed based on the theories and literaturereviewed.d$.$ Present a review and synthesis of prior studies $($between$-$study literatureanalysis of at least $15$ empirical studies$)$ have examined similar issues $($Empirical literature$).$ It should include a brief conclusion that discusses the gap$/$s in existing literature and how the gap will be addressed by your proposed research. This will also help situate your study in the context of the broader body of knowledge on the subject matter. a$.$ The proposal should include a topic on the assignment cover page. The topic should be relevant to subject area of DEVELOPMENT FINANCE. $1|$PageResearch Methods $($GSB$5115$Z$)$ Abdul Latif Alhassan, Ph$.$D$.(2024)1\mathrm{.}5$ Methodology $(20\%)$The development of this section should take the following into consideration.a$.$ Research Approach: This should cover the choice of the appropriate research approach $($Qualitative$,$ Quantitative, Mixed Methods$)$ for answering the proposed research question$($s$)$ with justifications.b$.$ Research Design: This section of the methodology should cover the following sub$-$sections:i$)$ Population and Sampling: Description unit of analysis $($countries$/$firms$/$individuals$),$ population and the sample selection procedure. What number of units of analysis $($sample size$)$ will be covered in the data collection for the study?ii$)$ Data source and period: Describe the source of data $($if you propose to use secondary data$)$ and period of the study proposes to cover or data collection instrument and the data collection procedure $($if you propose to use primary data$).$iii$)$ Analytical Framework: Identify the appropriate inferential analytical framework$/$technique that will be used to analyze the data. If the study proposes to use to a regression analysis, this section cover the following:$$ Regression Equation: Specify the $($regression$)$ model where applicable for quantitative research$$ Measurement and description of variables: This should cover the description and measurement of variables specified in the regression equation with supporting references$/$citation$.$ The description of the variables should also be extended to include the theoretical discussion of the hypothesized$/$expected effect of each independent variable on the dependent variable.If you have proposed to use a qualitative research approach, identify and justify an appropriate qualitative data analysis process for the qualitative data that will be collected. State how the trustworthiness $($transferability$,$ dependability, conformity and authenticity$)$ of the findings will be established.iv$)$ If you have proposed to use a mixed methods research approach, the research design should include the justification of the appropriate MMR design $($Exploratory Sequential or Explanatory Sequential or Convergent Parallel$).$ This type of MMR design will inform the sequence for combining the qualitative and quantitative sampling, data collection and analysis. The approach to integration the findings from the two approaches should be discussed. $2|$PageResearch Methods $($GSB$5115$Z$)$ Abdul Latif Alhassan, Ph$.$D$.(2024)1\mathrm{.}6$ Scope and Justification of the study $(10\%)$a$.$ Explain why this is important in terms of the area of study and to the wider community. Explain any potential practical implications$/$applications arising from the proposed research to the stakeholders of the research$\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}7$ Organization of the study $(5\%)[0\mathrm{.}5$ PAGES$]$a$.$ Provide a brief outline of the various chapters that will be covered in thedissertation.References $(10\%)$Provide the list of Bibliography of all sources cited in the document using the APA Style $6$ or $7.$