Development of Small & Medium Enterprises in Asean Countries
Development of Small & Medium Enterprises in Asean Countries

Author: Tulus Tambunan

Publisher: Readworthy

Published:

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9350181053

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In developing countries, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a crucial role to play because of their potential contributions to employment generation, improvement of income distribution, poverty reduction, export growth, and development of rural economy. It is in this context that the present book makes a comprehensive in ASEAN countries Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, of SMEs is studied with special focus on growth in out put and number of units, export growth, subcontracting and supporting industries, and development of clusters. The major constraints in the development of SMEs have also been dealt with.

Meeting Asia's Infrastructure Needs
Meeting Asia's Infrastructure Needs

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2017-02-01

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 9292577549

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Infrastructure is essential for development. This report presents a snapshot of the current condition of developing Asia's infrastructure---defined here as transport, power, telecommunications, and water supply and sanitation. It examines how much the region has been investing in infrastructure and what will likely be needed through 2030. Finally, it analyzes the financial and institutional challenges that will shape future infrastructure investment and development.