Partnership for Growth : Linking Large Firms and Agro-Processing SMEs
Partnership for growth: linking large firms and agro-processing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) presents lessons learned from various models utilized by public and private sector programs to stimulate the growth of agro-processing SMEs through...
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| Format: | Working Paper |
| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2018
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/598661525415922301/Partnership-for-growth-linking-large-firms-and-agro-processing-SMEs http://hdl.handle.net/10986/29822 |
| Summary: | Partnership for growth: linking large
firms and agro-processing small and medium enterprises
(SMEs) presents lessons learned from various models utilized
by public and private sector programs to stimulate the
growth of agro-processing SMEs through linkages to larger
firms in developing countries. The study serves as a
reference for policymakers, development practitioners, and
private sector actors. It used a three-pronged approach to
data collection, analysis, and synthesis. First, a
literature review was conducted to identify results and
outcomes of recently implemented lead firm - SME linkage
programs. Second, the literature review helped identify
examples of initiatives focused on linking lead firms and
agro-processing SMEs in 56 countries in Africa, Asia,
Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Data from 66 projects
were examined in a meta-analysis to refine the findings from
the literature review. Third, six linkage initiatives with a
broad range of projects in numerous locations were selected
for in-depth analysis and inclusion in the report as case
studies. The guidance note for policy makers aims to provide
guidance to policymakers hoping to promote the growth of
agro-processing SMEs by positioning them as suppliers to
larger firms. The six case studies are intended to provide
development practitioners with further details and
contextual insights, which they can consider when designing
lead firm - SME linkage programs. |
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