SMEs in Asian Developing Countries
Title | SMEs in Asian Developing Countries PDF eBook |
Author | Tulus Tahi Hamonangan Tambunan |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 284 |
Release | 2009-08-28 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0230250947 |
Analyzing the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Asian developing countries, the book is based on a survey of key literature and data on SMEs with the focus on; recent development, export performance, main constraints, competitiveness, innovation and technology transfer, and female entrepreneurs.
Small and Medium Enterprises in Asian Pacific Countries: Roles and issues
Title | Small and Medium Enterprises in Asian Pacific Countries: Roles and issues PDF eBook |
Author | Moha Asri Hj. Abdullah |
Publisher | Nova Publishers |
Pages | 250 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9781560727965 |
These books provides an overall account of small and medium enterprises in selected Asia-Pacific countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, China, Indonesia, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Canada. All of these countries have given high policy agenda on the development of small and medium enterprises since SMEs contribute significantly to the respective national economic development. The books therefore provides various experiences on SMEs, issues and challenges, incentive and policies adopted by various governments and, more significantly, prospects for growth and development potential of SMEs in the new millennium.
Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2021
Title | Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2021 PDF eBook |
Author | Asian Development Bank |
Publisher | Asian Development Bank |
Pages | 415 |
Release | 2021-12-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9292691759 |
The Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor provides data and analysis as a resource for evidence-based policy design. This year's edition focuses on South Asia. This first volume reviews micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) at the country and regional levels. It covers Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and examines MSME development, access to finance, and policies and regulations. It notes that revitalizing MSMEs by channeling more growth capital to them will be key to a resilient economic recovery from the pandemic. It highlights opportunities in formalizing MSMEs and connecting them to international markets, expanding digital skills, fostering technology-based start-ups, and supporting youth and women entrepreneurs.
Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2020: Volume II
Title | Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2020: Volume II PDF eBook |
Author | Asian Development Bank |
Publisher | Asian Development Bank |
Pages | 175 |
Release | 2020-11-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9292624504 |
This is a special chapter of the Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor (ASM) focusing on the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in developing Asia. The study is based on findings from rapid MSME surveys conducted from March to May 2020 in Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the Philippines, and Thailand. The ASM is a knowledge-sharing product series developed as a key resource for MSME development policies in Asia and the Pacific.
SME Policy Index: ASEAN 2018 Boosting Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth
Title | SME Policy Index: ASEAN 2018 Boosting Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth PDF eBook |
Author | OECD |
Publisher | OECD Publishing |
Pages | 494 |
Release | 2018-09-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9264305327 |
The SME Policy Index is a benchmarking tool for emerging economies to monitor and evaluate progress in policies that support small and medium-sized enterprises.
Asian Small and Medium Enterprises
Title | Asian Small and Medium Enterprises PDF eBook |
Author | Moha Asri Abdullah |
Publisher | |
Pages | 356 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
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The book discusses and reviews issues and challenges, as well as prospects, on the growth and development potential of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the 21st Century. Part one is an introduction that presents the overall scenario of SMEs in the era of globalisation. Part two examines regional perspectives, including: small and medium enterprises in regional development; globalisation and the changing role of East Asia SMEs in the electronic industry; the Asian economic crisis and lesson for SMEs; and government intervention and small industries. Part three refers to the challenges in selected countries including, print advertisements of service firms, the globalised economy and the strategic importance of SMEs in Malaysia; survival in global crisis for small businesses in Indonesia; total productivity in Malaysian SMEs; and quality approaches and human resource practices. BA (Hons-MU), MA (Essex) and Ph.D (London), is the Deputy Director and associate Professor at the Centre for Policy Research, University Science Malaysia, Penang. He teaches on small business management, however, his interest and research focus is mainly on development economics, specifically the development of small and medium enterprises. He has published 12 books and over 20 papers in renowned journals, and presented a number of papers to international conferences. His recent books include: 'Foreign Workers in Malasysia (co-author); 'Foreign Labour in Asia' (co-author); 'Small and Medium Enterprises in Malaysia'; 'Management of Small Enterprises'; 'Small and Medium Enterprises in Asian Pacific Countries' (main editor).
The Role of SMEs in National Economies in East Asia
Title | The Role of SMEs in National Economies in East Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Harvie |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Pages | 432 |
Release | 2002-01-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9781781959558 |
'The book deserves to be read by those who take an interest in industrial development and SMEs in the region. It provides good basic reading before executing more in-depth study into a particular country or sector.' - Henry Sandee, ASEAN Economic Bulletin This volume presents detailed analyses of the role and significance of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the economies of East Asia. Various aspects of SME operations are studied, including: * the role and significance of networking in the conduct of business * the contribution of culture to business acumen and entrepreneurialism * human resource development constraints and issues * technology transfer processes * the utilisation and application of information technology by SMEs * the impact of electronic commerce * the policy framework needed to stimulate the growth of the SME sector.