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Role of small and micro - enterprises in regional development : a literature review and guidelines for project design

Archived 2024DEC · Record PN-ABE-651

APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL (ATI)

Role of small and micro - enterprises in regional development : a literature review and guidelines for project design

This paper begins by providing historical background on changing views toward regional development as distinct from national economic growth and the importance of small and microenterprises in achieving this objective.

Hyman, Eric L. · 1989

Abstract

It then summarizes the main research findings on the characteristics of firms of this scale and the experiences with development projects in this area. Finally, it offers guidelines for designing successful projects to assist small and microenterprises. (Author abstract)

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Classification

Document type: Studies & Literature Reviews
DEC type: Other USAID Supported Study/Document
Subject: Small scale enterprises
DEC terms: Appropriate technologyDevelopment project designMicroenterprisesRegional developmentSmall scale enterprises
Sponsoring organization: USAID. Bur. for Science and Technology. Ofc. of Rural and Institutional Development
Authoring organization: Appropriate Technology International (ATI)
Language: English

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