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The establishment and nurturing of SMEs is a vital ingredient in creating dynamic market economies in the economic and social development of transition countries. Entrepreneurs are the big drivers of economic growth, innovation, regional development and job creation. A strong and vibrant SME sector provides a strong foundation to increase standards of living and to reduce poverty.
Despite the internationally recognised importance of SMEs, they still face major challenges in many developing and transition countries today. The challenges of business entry, survival and growth are often substantial. The availability of financial resources and lack of capacity to handle complex business management issues as well as a complicated and bureaucratic environment present major obstacles. As a result, there is an urgent and continuous need to improve the different elements that make up a good entrepreneurial climate.
This guide provides practical guidelines for policy makers on how best to review the process of policy development and establish strategic plans for micro, small and medium enterprise development. It is a further tool and reference source for all policy makers and actors dealing with small businesses, especially in transition countries seeking to further develop their market economies.
Private sector development relies on a partnership between the private and public sectors. The competitiveness of an enterprise may depend as much on what a government does as on what the firm’s owners and managers do. To maximise the full benefits of small business in the economy policy makers must therefore review performance in partnership with the private sector, improve the policy framework and build better strategic plans to achieve their goals. This guide charts the methodology to fulfil that task.
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Annex 9
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9.1 A Qualitative Definition of Small Firms
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9.3 Selection of Small Business related Internet Websites
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9.4 Examples of Monitoring Culture and Health of SME sector
- 9.4.1 The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Survey
- 9.4.2 Example of EU European Barometer Survey Questionnaire and results
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9.5 Some basic principles to guide the role of the Central Government in MSSE support?
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9.6 Checklist. Measuring regulations against the five Principles of Good Regulation (UK)
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9.7 Examples of Enterprise Education Programmes in Central and Eastern Europe
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9.8 Private Sector led Partnerships for Development (PSPD) in support of SMEs. A Concept Note.
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9.9 A note on the Office of Advocacy, US Small Business Administration
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9.10 Stages of Regulatory Impact Assessment
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9.11 A Note on engaging the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise
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9.12 The USA Office of Advocacy: Mission, Organisation and Functions
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9.13 Exploring methods of encouraging Private Sector led Development via Supply Chain Development
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9.14 Example - Range of Association Services
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9.17 Organising and Managing a Counselling Support Service for SMEs – A Guide
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9.18 The Policy Review and Planning Process. The Donor Challenge
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9.19 SME Development Policy Review Checklist
Annex 10
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10.1 Examples of Monitoring the Health of the SME Sector
- 10.1.1 Example of Quarterly SME UK survey undertaken on behalf of the British Natwest Bank
- 10.1.2 Example of in depth survey of SME needs
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10.2 Linking Support Policies and Programmes to overall Economic Social and Economic Objectives.
- 10.2.1 Examples of Linking SME Start up Support Policies and Programmes to overall Economic Social and Economic Objectives.|
- 10.2.2 Examples of Linking Regulatory Environment Support Policies to Overall National Economic and Social Objectives.
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10.3 Setting out Specific Targets and Actions to be taken. Example: Improving the Quality of Existing SME stock.
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10.4 Example ‘Barriers to Growth’ Framework.
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10.5 Example of Key Headings in an Annual Report on Small and Medium Enterprises
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10.6 Logical Framework
- 10.6.1 Logical Framework Guide
- 10.6.2 Logical Framework Example
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