coverage can be extended to assist their SME suppliers. While such support is beneficial to the suppliers, an issue arises … regarding the motivation of the large buyers to join and support the SME suppliers. In practice, SMEs are often attractive but … riskier sources of supply. Supporting SME suppliers through the financial guarantee may bring even more risk concern to buyers …

procurement of innovation policies. The case study findings suggest that few of the challenges innovating SME's are facing would … be ameliorated by developing public procurement of innovation policies specifically targeting SME promotion. Research ….Originality/value: Unlike many studies and policy reports connecting ostensibly public procurement of innovation policies with SME promotion …