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Policy Guidebook for SME Development in Asia and the Pacific United Nations
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- United Nations.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Economic and Social Development.
- Local Subjects:
- Economic and Social Development.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- United Nations ; 2012.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Summary:
- As drivers of economic growth and prosperity, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a key role in economic development. However, the SME sectors of developing Asia-Pacific economies face issues (both general and nation-specific) that hinder their growth. There is a strong need to tackle such issues while taking into account the variety of experiences, policies and programmes of different countries. Covering major SME constraints - business enabling environment, entrepreneurial culture, access to finance, innovation and technology adaptation, business development services, and market access - this publication proposes public policy guidelines with an aim to develop a vibrant SME sector. It serves as a training manual for entrepreneurs, trainers as well as business associations for SME capacity building.
- Contents:
- Contributions, challenges and prospects of SMEs
- Business enabling environment
- Entrepreneurship development
- Financing a business
- Business development services
- Innovation and technology
- Market access
- Suggested policy framework for the development of SMEs.
- ISBN:
- 92-1-055274-1
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