Small and medium enterprises or SMEs feature prominently in the [Asian Productivity Organization] APO member countries. They constitute the largest economic and business entities and assume a major role in employment generation. As such, many member countries place great importance on the development of the competitiveness of SMEs so that they can serve as the engine of growth for national economies. In this study, the APO examines SME competitiveness through entrepreneurship development. Entrepreneurship is regarded as a type of business acumen which may be enhanced through improvements in kn
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Small and medium enterprises or SMEs feature prominently in the [Asian Productivity Organization] APO member countries. They constitute the largest economic and business entities and assume a major role in employment generation. As such, many member countries place great importance on the development of the competitiveness of SMEs so that they can serve as the engine of growth for national economies. In this study, the APO examines SME competitiveness through entrepreneurship development. Entrepreneurship is regarded as a type of business acumen which may be enhanced through improvements in know-how, skills, and competency. The APO's specific focus on development of entrepreneurship is prompted by an underlying assumption that development of this skill will be a longer-lasting benefit than other forms of assistance such as technology, finance, and partnership arrangements.
The present publication is a compilation of case studies prepared by a team of SME experts, policymakers, and practitioners from the member countries of Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Part I, 'Integrated report', contains the chapter: Entrepreneurship development for competitive small and medium enterprises / Ayesha Baig. Part II, 'National reports', contains: Bangladesh / Mohammad Ayub Miah; India / Chukka Kondaiah; Indonesia / Musnidar and Tulus Tambunan; Malaysia / Za'Faran Hassan; Nepal / Baburam Ranabhat; Pakistan / Ayesha Baig; Philippines / Jerry T. Clavesillas; Vietnam / Nguyen Tri Thanh. Part III contains the list of contributors.
Edited excerpts from publication.
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