Description

This series offers policy guidance for governments to foster entrepreneurship and strengthen the performance of SMEs and their contribution to growth and development. It provides evidence-based analysis and policy recommendations on thematic issues such as access to finance for SMEs and entrepreneurs, SME participation in global markets, intellectual assets and innovation, high-growth SMEs and women's entrepreneurship. It also includes country reviews of key SME and entrepreneurship issues and policies in OECD member and non-member countries. Contents: Chapter 1. SME and entrepreneurship performance; Chapter 2. SME and entrepreneurship framework conditions and business environment; Chapter 3. SME and entrepreneurship policy and programmes; Chapter 4. Future policy directions