a larger effort in the network to document the state of the sector"--World Bank web site …

"This paper examines the role of private support institutions in determining small and medium enterprise (SME) growth …-based, business networks. There are important links between these informal governance institutions and SME performance. Networks raise … mechanisms and to address the exclusionary effects of tight networks. "--World Bank web site …

region. The growth and success of women-owned businesses is one of the most profound changes in the business world today …

aspects, and insufficient access to finance. The report builds on the following issues: 1) the critical aspect of the SME … technical assistance services are available, mainly because of high costs; 6) the striking multiplicity of SME programs, yet … with uncertain impact; and, 7) the need to overhaul SME policies, and programs to prod more incentive- and demand …

anniversary of the global Doing Business report. Doing Business is a flagship product by the World Bank and IFC that garners …

that minimizes information asymmetry as well as corruption, and enhances liquidity as well as property rights. "--World …