Donor Experiences in Supporting Reforms to the Investment Climate for Small Enterprise Development

A country's business environment can influence the potential of small enterprises to contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction. Small enterprises require reforms to the business environment that are more specific than those required for private sector development. The international co...

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Main Author: White, Simon
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC: World Bank 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10986/9087
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Summary:A country's business environment can influence the potential of small enterprises to contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction. Small enterprises require reforms to the business environment that are more specific than those required for private sector development. The international community, through bilateral and multilateral donor and development agencies, can contribute to the quality of reforms undertaken by governments in developing countries by sharing their own experience, diagnostic tools and technical assistance.