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Author: Ganeshan Wignaraja
Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 166
ISBN-13: 9780850926200
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIt is widely accepted that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are a powerful engine of growth and employment in many developing economies. However, little is known about the contribution of SMEs to exports in developing countries and the experience of policies to increase SME exports.
Author: Ganeshan Wignaraja
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2003-10-04
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 1134585454
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGlobalization and structural adjustment offer many opportunities for export orientated industrialization in developing economies. As a group, competitiveness in the developing countries has improved, but, while East Asian economies have had rapid export growth and technological upgrades, South Asian and African economies have lagged behind. Old structures, institutions, behavioural patterns and public policies are ill-adapted to deal with the challenges posed by technological change and economic liberalization. Consequently there is an urgent need for change in government and private sector attitudes and strategies. This volume seeks to generalise the lessons across developing country and enterprise cases, and sheds light on which trade and industrial strategies and instruments work best, and which do not work, in relation to manufacturing competitiveness.
Author: Ganeshan Wignaraja
Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 118
ISBN-13: 9780850928020
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis title is a report of a follow up of a pan-Commonwealth forum of the same name held in Port of Spain Trinidad attended by over 28 Commonwealth small states. The study deals with the pressing economic policy question facing the world's smallest economies. Namely, how can small states enhance their industrial competitiveness and alleviate economic vulnerabilities associated with small country size.
Author: Bonaglia Federico
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2002-11-13
Total Pages: 182
ISBN-13: 9264099603
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents evidence confirming the existence of a wide array of policy options for increasing business competitiveness and reducing dependence on primary commodities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Author: Eileen Fischer
Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13: 9780850926484
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSME's make up the bulk of enterprises in developing countries and make a significant contribution to employment and economic growth. This paper takes stock of best practices in industrial clustering and SME promotion in Commonwealth developing countries. It provides examples of cluster formation, policies to stimulate cluster development and guidelines for business development services for SME's.
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2014-06-25
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9264212612
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis review illustrates the significant progress made by the government of Mauritius in improving its investment climate in recent years. It highlights major initiatives and specific policy measures undertaken, as well as areas that need further reforms to attract more and better investment.
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2018-09-01
Total Pages: 494
ISBN-13: 9264305327
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe SME Policy Index is a benchmarking tool for emerging economies to monitor and evaluate progress in policies that support small and medium-sized enterprises.
Author: Punam Chuhan-Pole
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Published: 2011-06-24
Total Pages: 497
ISBN-13: 0821387456
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTakes an in-depth look at twenty-six economic and social development successes in Sub-Saharan African countries, and addresses how these countries have overcome major developmental challenges.
Author: Collectif
Publisher: OECD
Published: 2017-07-25
Total Pages: 251
ISBN-13: 9264276378
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSMEs and entrepreneurs make an important contribution to the Canadian economy. SMEs account for 60% of total employment, and Canada performs very well across many measures of small business generation, growth and innovation. However, further increases in productivity in medium-sized firms, an increase in SME exports, a greater business start-up rate and an increased number of high-growth firms could bring substantial benefits for the national economy. This report identifies several areas where new policy approaches could help achieve these objectives. Framework conditions for small business could be improved in business taxation, public procurement, access to financing and the commercialisation of research. New and extended programmes could be introduced in domains including entrepreneurship education, management advice and consultancy, and workforce skills development. A major effort is recommended to prioritise women's entrepreneurship, including by supporting social enterprises, and federal support could be offered to support the exchange of information on best practice SME regulations and programmes among provinces and territories. All this could be brought together and co-ordinated through the umbrella of a national strategy and a lead agency for SME and entrepreneurship policy.
Author: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Publisher: United Nations Publications
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 108
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKMauritius is an economic success story. Its economy has sustained high 6 per cent annual growth for two decades, first driven by sugar, then textiles and clothing, and tourism, and most recently by financial services. Economic growth and structural change were achieved while maintaining national stability and social cohesion. Once only another commodity producer, today the country is the leading exporter of manufactures in sub-Saharan Africa. The main theme of the report is that Mauritius must shift more forcefully into higher value sectors, including financial services, business services and information technology to sustain high growth. Wealth in these sectors is derived from knowledge networks and a sophisticated support infrastructure that demands substantial capital and expertise. Conclusions and recommendations include the following: Overhauling policy and operational framework for FDI in line with "best practice" standards. Shifting more forcefully into higher value sectors. Improving infrastructure services. Fostering the development of regional financial services sector. Emphasising information technology. Upgrading the Marine resources sector.
