Part I of this book provides a comparative overview across the region for SME policy development in 10 thematic areas …. Part II provides a series of country profiles presenting analysis of the particular situation of the SME sector and the SME … policy environment in every partner country. Part III provides a comparative overview across the region on the level of SME …

Robust SME sectors are critical to the prosperity of the six Western Balkan economies and Turkey, accounting for over … identifies the outstanding challenges affecting SMEs. It also provides targeted recommendations to remove barriers to SME … potential remains untapped, as SMEs across the region grapple with numerous challenges that hamper their growth and productivity …

The SME Policy Index is a benchmarking tool designed for emerging economies to assess SME policy frameworks and monitor … partner in 2014. The SME Policy Index has since 2006 been applied in four regions and nine assessment rounds overall. The SME … Policy Index: Western Balkans and Turkey 2016 presents the results of the fourth assessment of the Small Business Act for …

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are essential drivers of sustainable economic growth in the Western Balkans … and Turkey, where they make up 99% of all firms, generate 65% value added and account for 75% of employment. Nevertheless …, SMEs across the region continue to face obstacles such as difficulties accessing financing, low levels of digital uptake …

SMEs and entrepreneurs play a key role in national economies around the world, generating employment and income … inclusion. However, SMEs are often more affected by business environment conditions and structural policies than larger firms …. This report presents comparative evidence on SME performance and trends, and on a broad range of policy areas and business …