This study was aimed at assessing the effects
of “One stop center” in service delivery to the customers
of Small Medium Enterprise in manufacturing sector. It
was conducted at Wood and Metal Work, Textile and
Garment, Agroprocessing,Leather and Leather Product
and Construction input in Mekelle City. The study was
guided by one stop shop and service reception,
processing and returning models. Using these two
models the researcher identified the followings as
crucial variables affecting the service delivery at “One
stop service Centers” accessibility, transparency, fair
and equal treatment, efficiency and effectiveness. This
study was employed cross sectional mixed approach
method. The data were collected using 123 personally
administered based on proportional stratified sampling
after pilot test was managed and descriptive and
inferential statistics were applied for data analysis using
SPSS version 25 statistical package. The results of the
data analysis were presented using frequency and
percentage. Interviews with 15peopls (10 SMEDA
leaders and stakeholder ,5 selected SMEs owners) and 8
focus group discussion with SMEs council and experts
including non-participatory observation of the
researcher. The quantitative results indicate that the
centers have failed to establish inclusive service delivery
set ups and are still extractive. Mainly, One Stop service
centers have no net effect of giving the customers the
opportunity to get multiple interrelated services in one
place to ensure better accessibility. Therefore, it is
recommended that the centers have to re-design the
service delivery system and establish integrative service
delivery system, give due attention to human resource
development and equipping the centers with office
facilities. The study also recommends future research
on effects of physical location of the centers upon
customers with disability.
Keywords : One Stop Centers, One Stop Shop, Service Delivery, Efficiency and Effectiveness.