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Private sector development and policy actions in Timor-Leste : lessons from a business mapping survey

Shinozaki, Shigehiro - 2026

This paper empirically investigates what drives the growth of private businesses in Timor-Leste and the policy actions needed to facilitate growth amid global uncertainty, especially for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). It uses the linear probability model (LPM) to identify...

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Private sector development and policy actions in Timor-Leste: Lessons from a business mapping survey

Shinozaki, Shigehiro - 2026

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Die Zukunft des Mittelstands 2026: Update der Experten- und Expertinnenbefragung zu aktuellen und zukünftigen Herausforderungen

Brink, Siegrun; Icks, Annette; Kranzusch, Peter; … - 2026

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Strengthening FDI and SME Linkages in the Baltic States

2026

This report examines how stronger linkages between foreign direct investment (FDI) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can help translate foreign investment into local SME capabilities and foster more resilient, competitive and inclusive economies. In a context of shifting global value...

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The evolution of the biotechnology sector : Implications for FDI and SME linkages across Europe

Montegu, José. - 2026

This paper analyses the biotechnology sector in the European Union (EU), with a focus on trends in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and foreign direct investment (FDI). It presents two foresight exercises that explore four plausible scenarios for red and green biotechnology, and...

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Die Zukunft des Mittelstands 2026 : Update der Experten- und Expertinnenbefragung zu aktuellen und zukünftigen Herausforderungen

Brink, Siegrun; Icks, Annette; Kranzusch, Peter; … - 2026

Für mittelständische Unternehmen bleibt die Sicherung der Innovations- und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit eine zentrale Zukunftsaufgabe - insbesondere mit Blick auf die Steigerung der Arbeitsproduktivität. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt die aktuelle Experten- und Expertinnenbefragung zur Zukunft des...

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Set-aside auctions and small businesses' participation in public procurement : an empirical analysis

Shagbazian, Gegam; Valbonesi, Paola; Tkachenko, Andrey; … - 2026

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SME Policy Index for Western Balkans and Türkiye 2026 : Regional Profile

2026

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) underpin the economies of the Western Balkans and Türkiye, accounting for the majority of employment and value added. Their competitiveness and resilience are therefore central to sustainable growth and economic convergence with the European Union. Yet...

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SME Policy in Czechia

2026

This report assesses SME policies in Czechia across seven policy areas: business environment, access to finance, access to markets, skills, R&D and innovation, digitalisation, and the green transition. The report finds that the Czech government has recently introduced major simplification...

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Designing a country's small and medium-sized enterprise development index using firm-level data: The case of Thailand

Shinozaki, Shigehiro; Miyakawa, Daisuke - 2025

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Unintended consequences of business digitalization among MSMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic: The case of the Philippines

Oikawa, Keita; Iwasaki, Fusanori; Sawada, Yasuyuki; … - 2025

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Unintended consequences of business digitalization among MSMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic : the case of the Philippines

Oikawa, Keita; Iwasaki, Fusanori; Sawada, Yasuyuki; … - 2025

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic profoundly impacted people's lives, social activities, and businesses. It particularly affected micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which account for the vast majority of firms and most of the labor force. Compared to larger firms,...

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Assessing the economic impact of EIF-supported equity financing : the case of Lower-Mid Market

Bertoni, Fabio; Colombo, Massimo G.; Montanaro, Benedetta; … - 2025

This working paper assesses the economic impact of EIF-supported equity investments in the Lower Mid-Market (LMM) segment across Europe between 2007 and 2023. Using advanced causal inference techniques, the study compares over 1,700 investee firms with a matched control group to isolate the...

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Designing a country's small and medium-sized enterprise development index using firm-level data : the case of Thailand

Shinozaki, Shigehiro; Miyakawa, Daisuke - 2025

Understanding the business environment and structural issues that limit growth is critical when designing an effective national policy framework for private sector development-especially for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Given the limited MSME data available, this paper...

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India IP SME Helpdesk : 2024 year in review

2025

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India IP SME Helpdesk : 2024 year in review

2025

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Country perspectives Canada's journey

2025

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The evolution of cleantech manufacturing : Implications for FDI and SME linkages across Europe

Bianchini, Marco . - 2025

As Europe moves toward its net-zero emissions goals, cleantech manufacturing - particularly in batteries, wind turbines, and solar photovoltaics - is becoming increasingly vital to regional growth. This OECD case study, carried out with the support of the European Commission's DG REGIO, explores...

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Unleashing SME Potential to Scale Up : Helping SMEs Scale Up

2025

SMEs and start-ups that grow rapidly contribute significantly to job creation, economic growth and competitiveness. Indeed, scalars, i.e., SMEs that grow by one-third over a three-year period, contribute about as much to job creation as large firms. However, there are barriers to SMEs scaling up...

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Strengthening FDI and SME Linkages in Poland

2025

This report assesses the potential for linkages between foreign direct investment (FDI) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Poland, offering policy recommendations to foster productivity and innovation spillovers to the local economy. It examines the quality of investment that the...

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SME and Entrepreneurship Policy in Egypt

2025

This report presents the findings of an OECD review of SME and Entrepreneurship Policy in Egypt , including two thematic chapters on fintech and digitalisation. The report is produced within the framework of the OECD Egypt Country Programme. It examines the challenges and opportunities for SME...

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Stylized facts on the evolution of the enterprise size distribution in India's manufacturing sector

Kapoor, Radhicka - 2022

The expansion of enterprise level datasets has led to the emergence of a large body of literature on patterns of employment and job dynamics across different enterprise types. In the context of India, where MSMEs have been traditionally supported and encouraged by different policy initiatives to...

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Stylized facts on the evolution of the enterprise size distribution in India's manufacturing sector

Kapoor, Radhicka - 2022

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Factors affecting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise development in developing Asia: Findings from a probabilistic principal component analysis

Shinozaki, Shigehiro; Miyakawa, Daisuke; Arahan, Romeo - 2024

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Unintended consequences of business digitalization among MSMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic: The case of Indonesia

Oikawa, Keita; Iwasaki, Fusanori; Sawada, Yasuyuki; … - 2024

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COVID-19's effect on Indian MSMEs : insights from stakeholders

Ahmad, Alam; Akram, Hafiz Wasim; Akhtar, Samreen; … - 2024

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EIB Group support for EU businesses : evidence of impact in addressing market failures

Bending, Tessa; Fratto, Chiara; Gatti, Matteo; Stemmer, … - 2024

The European Union's economic vitality heavily relies on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which drive innovation, productivity, and strategic technology dissemination. Despite their importance, SMEs face significant challenges, particularly in accessing finance, which limits their...

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SME Policy Index: Latin America and the Caribbean 2024 : Towards an Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Recovery

2024

This report assesses and monitors progress in the design and implementation of SME policies in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. It was developed as part of the OECD LAC Regional Programme, in co-operation with CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean and the Latin...

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Strengthening FDI and SME Linkages in Czechia

2024

This report assesses the potential for linkages between foreign direct investment (FDI) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Czechia, and provides policy recommendations to foster productivity and innovation spillovers to the local economy. The report examines the quality of...

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Advancing the Digital Transformation of Armenian Businesses

2024

Armenia's ICT sector has experienced remarkable growth, expanding by 20% in 2022, underscoring the country's commitment to digital transformation as a policy priority. Despite these efforts and trends, SMEs continues to face significant obstacles in their digital transformation, including lack...

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Diversifying Kazakhstan’s Exports : Institutions, Policies, Infrastructures

2024

Kazakhstan’s trade performance has displayed remarkable resilience to recent economic shocks, including Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing international sanctions. However, connectivity remains one of the greatest challenges facing the country: its trade integration is...

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Use of government COVID-19 liquidity support programs by immigrant-owned businesses and those owned by Canadian-born individuals

Faryaar, Hassan; Liu, Huju; Zhang, Haozhen; Zhong, Jianwei - 2024

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Investigating the factors of SMEs' business resilience in the post-pandemic crisis of COVID-19 with technology adoption as a quasi-moderator : a multigroup analysis of Indonesian and Malaysian SMEs

Lestari, Elissa Dwi; Nadiah Abd Hamid; Shamsuddin, Roszilah - 2024

In spite of the devastating effects of COVID-19 on businesses, many SMEs have demonstrated resilience and continued on with their operations. This study investigates the determinants of SMEs’ business resilience in Malaysia and Indonesia, with a focus on the moderating factor of technology...

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Unintended consequences of business digitalization among MSMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic : the case of Indonesia

Oikawa, Keita; Iwasaki, Fusanori; Sawada, Yasuyuki; … - 2024

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted businesses, economies, and societies worldwide. This study employs unique data from Indonesia to investigate whether and how digitalization of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) helped them weather the adverse shocks from the...

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Canada small business financing program : a firm-level economic impact analysis

Rivard, Patrice; Durodol, Christi-Anna - 2024

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Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on SMEs through government policy intervention : a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis

Sakib, Md. Nazmus; Rahman, Md. Mahbubur - 2024

This paper aims to investigate government policy intervention for mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This paper has utilized a methodology comprising of bibliometrics, network, and content analyses on 831 documents extracted from the Scopus database to...

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Loans vs subsidies: Lithuania’s state support policies during the COVID-19 pandemic

Douch, Mustapha; Jakučionytė, Eglė; Swapnil Singh - 2024

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Factors affecting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise development in developing Asia : findings from a probabilistic principal component analysis

Shinozaki, Shigehiro; Miyakawa, Daisuke; Arahan, Romeo - 2024

Limited data on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) make it difficult for governments to design appropriate MSME policies in Asia and the Pacific. To identify factors affecting MSME development and promote evidence-based policymaking, we propose a probabilistic principal component...

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Evaluation des "Zentralen Innovationsprogramms Mittelstand" (ZIM) : Endbericht

Stehnken, Thomas; Schöfl, Isabel; Danneil, Thomas; … - 2024 - Stand: Juni 2024

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From margins to mainstream : the evolution of women-led MSMEs in India

Gupta, Jyoti; Karmwar, Manish - 2026

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impact on digitalized small firms in Central and West Asia : evidence from rapid surveys

Shinozaki, Shigehiro - 2023

The Russian invasion of Ukraine disrupted a V-shaped economic post-pandemic recovery in Central and West Asia. It affected global supply chains and slowed the region's growth momentum while adding inflationary pressures. Private businesses were adversely affected by the impact of the invasion...

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impact on digitalized small firms in Central and West Asia: Evidence from rapid surveys

Shinozaki, Shigehiro - 2023

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Capital Structure Determinants in German SMEs: Panel Analysis and Policy Recommendations

Shugliashvili, Teona; Pirveli, Erekle; Munjishvili, Tea; … - 2023

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SME policy responses to the 2022/2023 energy crisis : Policy highlights and country experiences

2023

This paper takes stock of one year of policy responses to the 2022/2023 energy crisis triggered by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine from the perspective of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In this paper, "SME policy responses" are defined as all government policies, whether...

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Innovation and SMEs performance : evidence from Vietnam

Lê-Danh-Vĩnh; Le, Huong Thi Thu; Pham Thanh Tien; Lai … - 2023

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SME Policy Index: Eastern Partner Countries 2024 : Building Resilience in Challenging Times

2023

The SME Policy Index: Eastern Partner Countries 2024 – Building resilience in challenging times is a unique benchmarking tool to assess and monitor progress in the design and implementation of SME policies against EU and international best practice. It embraces the priorities laid out in the...

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Maloe i srednee predprinimatelʹstvo Rossii v krizisnye periody

Varnova, V.; Zemcov, S.; Demidova, K.; Levakov, P. - 2023

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Diversification, government support, and firm performance

Lan Nguyen-Thi-Huong; Nguyen Duy Van; Loc Xuan Tran - 2023

Many companies have been and are implementing diversification to take advantage of capital, reduce risks, and increase revenue for enterprises. At the same time, government support is considered to have positive implications for companies. This study was conducted to assess the impact of...

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Interaction and main effects of finance support and other business support services on the entrepreneurial ecosystem : a case study of the Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Kanayo, Ogujiuba; Eggink, Maria; Olamide, Ebenezer Gbenga - 2023

Finance support and other forms of business support have been recognized as key factors in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in theoretical and empirical investigations. There is currently a knowledge gap regarding the combined impact of these two variables on the entrepreneurial ecosystem, even...

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Framework for the Evaluation of SME and Entrepreneurship Policies and Programmes 2023

2023

Evaluation is the foundation of evidence-based policy. Yet there is a dearth of reliable impact evaluation in the area of SME and entrepreneurship policy. This publication issues OECD guidance on how governments can promote reliable SME and entrepreneurship policy evaluation. It emphasises...

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Credit support policy affecting the development of the small and medium enterprises post-Covid-19 in Vietnam

Phan Thanh Tam - 2023

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Comparative analysis of SMEs intensity in Ukraine and Indonesia using FIS approach

Evi Thelia Sari; Gryga, Vitalli - 2023

The purpose of this study is to describe and examine the development of SMEs in Ukraine and Indonesia based on productivity factors of SMEs development measured SMEs contribution to the country's GDP. The study is based on data from 2000 to 2014, on number of SMEs, contribution of SMEs to GDP,...

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Canada small business financing program borrowers

Cho, Christopher - 2023

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Support from the government for SMEs in South Africa

Majadibodu, Morengwa Jacobeth; Ramasimu, Ntsieni Fitzgerald - 2023

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