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Integrating SMEs into the East Asian Region: Philippines
Medalla, Erlinda M.; Aldaba, Rafaelita M.; del Prado, Fatima - 2010
The paper aims to examine the characteristics and factors that constrain the growth of SMEs that are operating within and outside production networks. Based on a survey of 101 firms, the analysis shows that SMEs are not homogeneous. While they share certain characteristics such as age, Filipino...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421196
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Results of the 2009 Survey of Innovation Activities (SIA)
Aldaba, Rafaelita M.; Albert, Jose Ramon G.; Quimba, … - 2011
In this paper, results of the 2009 Survey of Innovation Activities are described and discussed. The term innovation, traditionally associated with research and development, has evolved to mean the implementation of new or significantly improved goods and services, production process, marketing,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421213
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Use of the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) by the Department of Agriculture
Israel, Danilo C. - 2012
The Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF) is an ongoing loan and grant program in the Philippines for …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421237
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Small and Medium Enterprises' (SMEs) Access to Finance: Philippines
Aldaba, Rafaelita M. - 2012
Based on a survey of 97 firms in the garments, textiles, automotive, electrical and electronics, and food manufacturing industries; the paper highlights the difficulties faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in accessing finance. For both firms with access to finance as well as those that...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421246
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Does Innovation Mediate Good Firm Performance?
Llanto, Gilberto M.; del Prado, Fatima - 2015
Private firms invest in physical capital and human resource but they are also advised to invest in innovations to be more productive and profitable. Innovations refer to the development, deployment, and economic utilization of new products, processes, and services. It is important for firms to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421420
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SMEs in the Philippine Manufacturing Industry and Globalization: Meeting the Development Challenges
Aldaba, Rafaelita M. - 2008
In recognition of their substantial contribution to the economy both in terms of number of enterprises and workers, the Philippine government has put in place a number of policies and programs designed specifically to boost SME productivity and competitiveness in the country. However, the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011421105
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Expanding Banking Services to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Poor Households in the Philippines
Lamberte, Mario B. - 2001
in the Philippines has indeed considerably improved since 1990, and there are signs that banks have favorably responded …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429669
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Prospects and Problems of Expanding Trade with Japan: A Survey of Philippine Exporters
Tan, Rosalina P. - 2004
provisions for the proposed Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) that will enable existing and prospective … processed food sectors to the Philippines, import promotion programs particularly for Philippine-made products, and SME … Philippines expand its exports. Further, the benefits that the Philippines can reap from the optimal position of its electronics …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429739
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Small and Medium Enterprise Development Experience and Policy in Japan and the Philippines: Lessons and Policy Implications
Habito, Cielito F.; Tamangan, Ronald J.; Josef, Frances - 2004
The role of SMEs in economic development has been well recognized. SMEs have been regarded as an important contributor to employment generation and wealth creation in a developing economy. Ironically, however, SMEs have been discriminated against considering a raft of issues. In almost all...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011429777
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Small Enterprises' Access to Formal Financial Services: A Review and Assessment
Lamberte, Mario B. - 1995
Regardless of the growth and rehabilitation of several financial institutions in the last decade, a large number of borrowers have not yet been served, specifically small farm and entrepreneurs. This paper describes the Philippine banking system focusing on its effect to the different...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011935762