A New Blue Ocean
A New Blue Ocean

Author: Yihai Li

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-01-18

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 9811576874

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This book explores the achievements and obstacles confronting China and major Latin American countries in developing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the context of new changes in “The Belt and Road” Initiative. In the first three chapters, the Chinese authors elaborate on the relationship between “The Belt and Road” Initiative and globalization, as well as strategies towards forming an increasingly close bond between China and Latin America. The book ends with chapters dedicated to analyzing the BRI conditions and effects on SMEs of Latin-American countries. These country specific chapters will show the specific opportunities and challenges the countries conditions, be they political, geological, etc. may have on the development of SMEs under the BRI. The book will be useful not only to industry leaders looking to better understand how they can potentially benefit from the BRI but also by the general public, as the book will explain what this new era of globalization, and more specifically the BRI, will mean for the world’s industries and society.

Micro- and Small Enterprises in Latin America
Micro- and Small Enterprises in Latin America

Author: Jacob Levitsky

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781853395284

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This publication should be of special interest to all people working on program related to small enterprise development, including representatives of business associations, financial institutions, universities, business schools, research organizations, donors and national and regional development agencies, as well as to private consultants providing services in this field. The publication starts with a general introduction to the role of Business Development Services and the principles of good practice in this field and this is followed by chapters dealing with such subjects as: Voucher Programs for Training, the use of Matching Grants and the review of the Constancy and Training Market in Argentina. The book includes descriptions of a variety of case studies from Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru and some covering general experiences in the region and in various parts of the continent. This section reviews experience in the provision of services in Marketing, Technology, Information and the setting up and operation of Business Centres. Chapters are included on the process of networks through the clustering of small enterprises in various countries. The final section deals specifically with the role of the public sector in the establishment and operation of business development services. A contribution from Chile defines the appropriate role for the State and covers experiences in the role of business services in local economic development. There are further papers on private/public partnerships in the provision of services for small enterprises in Brazil and Argentina. The book sets out various approaches to the provision of business development services and the re-thinking of the role of the private sector, based on initiatives and experience in the Latin American region. The approaches are based on the realization of the objectives of cost-effective support services which are sustainable, have wide outreach and can have the optimum impact on the beneficiary enterprises and the local business environment.

Latin American Entrepreneurs
Latin American Entrepreneurs

Author: Daniel Lederman

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2013-12-13

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1464800138

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Entrepreneurship is a fundamental driver of growth, development, and job creation. While Latin America and the Caribbean has a wealth of entrepreneurs, firms in the region, compared to those in other regions, are small in size and less likely to grow or innovate. Productivity growth has remained lackluster for decades, including during the recent commodity boom. Enhancing the creation of good jobs and accelerating productivity growth in the region will require dynamic entrepreneurs. Latin American Entrepreneurs: Many Firms but Little Innovation studies the landscape of entrepreneurship in Latin America and the Caribbean. Utilizing new datasets that cover issues such as firm creation, firm dynamics, export decisions, and the behavior of multinational corporations, the book synthesizes the results of a comprehensive analysis of the status, prospects, and challenges of entrepreneurship in the region. Useful tools and information are provided to help policy makers and practitioners identify policy areas governments can explore to enhance innovation and encourage high-growth, transformational entrepreneurship.

Small Firms and Development in Latin America
Small Firms and Development in Latin America

Author: International Institute for Labour Studies

Publisher: Geneva : International Institute for Labour Studies

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13:

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Based on the papers and proceedings of a conference on Small-Scale Industry and Development in Latin America, and organized jointly by the International Institute for Labour Studies and the Insituto Latino Americano (Sao Paulo) in 1990, this book presents some of its key findings, and discusses the impact of special policies, administrative decentralization and the role of support institutions in small firm development in Latin America."

The Convenience of the Minuscule
The Convenience of the Minuscule

Author: Carlos Alba Vega

Publisher: Purdue University Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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The economy of the poor has demonstrated an extraordinary capacity for discovering within its own resources the means to forge ahead: multiple employment for men, the double working day for women, the systematic employment of children. The principal aim o

Upgrading to Compete Global Value Chains, Clusters, and SMEs in Latin America
Upgrading to Compete Global Value Chains, Clusters, and SMEs in Latin America

Author: Carlo Pietrobelli

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Does enterprise participation in global markets ensure sustainable income growth? Policies have often been designed in the belief that this is true, but competitiveness and participation in international markets may take very different forms, and developing countries do not always benefit. This book presents a series of rich and original field studies from Latin America, conducted by the authors with the same consistent methodological approach, and represents a theory-generating exercise within clusters and economic development literature. The main question addressed is how Latin American small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may participate in global markets in ways that provide for sustainable income growth, the “high road” to competitiveness. In contrast, the “low road” is often typically followed by small firms from developing countries, which often compete by squeezing wages and revenues rather than by increasing productivity, salaries, and profits.

Small Enterprises and Economic Development
Small Enterprises and Economic Development

Author: Carl E. Liedholm

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-05-13

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1135118159

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Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) have been recognized as a major contemporary source of employment and income in a growing number of developing countries. Yet, relatively little is known about the characteristics and patterns of change in these enterprises. This volume examines the dynamics of MSEs in the development process. Drawing on a unique set of surveys conducted in twelve countries in Africa and Latin America the authors map the patterns of change in MSEs in the developing world. Subjects covered include: * significance of new start and closure rates of MSEs * factors involved in expansion rates and growth patterns of MSEs * the role of gender in MSEs evolution.

Impact Evaluation of Small and Medium Enterprise Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean
Impact Evaluation of Small and Medium Enterprise Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean

Author: Gladys Lopez Acevedo

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 0821387766

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Small and medium enterprise (SME) support programs are a common feature of industrial policy in developing countries, but one whose effectiveness is not well known. Governments are motivated to support SMEs both because they make up the majority of industrial enterprises and contribute substantially to GDP, employment and earnings, and because SMEs are thought to be weaker than their larger counterparts. Few governments, however, have evaluated their SME programs rigorously so there is little empirical basis for rational allocation of resources to the well performing programs. The paucity of empirical evidence from rigorous impact evaluations also presents problems for multi-lateral and bilateral donors in deciding whether or not to provide lending or aid for such policy interventions to promote SME development. This study rigorously evaluate SME programs in four Latin American countries to gain insights into which programs perform better than others, and just as important, why. These countries Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru cover a wide range of enterprise support programs, including training, innovation and technology upgrading, quality control, market development, export promotion and network formation. Broadly comparable panel data on enterprises is used to investigate the net impacts of these SME interventions.