A significant number of entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could use funds productively if … stakeholders (SMEs, government and financial institutions) confronting these important issues. …

and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the international context, have come to play an increasingly important role as the … driving engines of economic growth and employment creation. Accordingly, the policy considerations for developing SMEs are …

SMEs that grow have a considerable positive impact on employment creation, innovation, productivity growth and … competitiveness. Digital technologies and global value chains offer new opportunities for SMEs to participate in the global economy …, innovate and strengthen productivity. Yet SMEs are lagging behind in the digital transition and are disproportionately affected …