Robust SME sectors are critical to the prosperity of the six Western Balkan economies and Turkey, accounting for over 70% of those employed in the business sector and generating 65% of value added in these seven economies. Yet their potential remains untapped, as SMEs across the region grapple with numerous challenges that hamper their growth and productivity. They are still under-represented in international trade, and their contributions to value-added remain comparatively low as they have difficulties in moving or expanding into high value-added activities. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the implementation of the ten principles of the Small Business Act for Europe (SBA) in the seven EU pre-accession economies over the period 2016-18. It monitors progress against similar assessments performed over the past decade and identifies the outstanding challenges affecting SMEs. It also provides targeted recommendations to remove barriers to SME development and unleashing their potential for driving inclusive economic growth.

This ssessment of SME policy frameworks in eastern partnership countries helps support SME policy development in the eastern partnership countries through identification of strong and weak points in SME policy elaboration and implementation.

Part I of this book provides a comparative overview across the region for SME policy development in 10 thematic areas. Part II provides a series of country profiles presenting analysis of the particular situation of the SME sector and the SME policy environment in every partner country. Part III provides a comparative overview across the region on the level of SME policy development in 10 thematic areas at the sub-national levels and provides country-specific analysis of the particular situation of the SME sector and the SME policy environment in every partner country at sub-national level. Annexes provide a list of abbreviations, an assessment grid and a list of SBA coordinators.

This report assesses the elaboration and implementation of SME policy in eight Middle East and North African economies of the southern Mediterranean shore. The assessment is structured according to the ten policy principles covered in the Small Business Act for Europe (the SBA). One of the main findings is that over the last five years there has been progress in SME policy elaboration and implementation in spite of the political and economic turmoil. However, that progress has been modest, incremental and uneven across economies and dimensions. Political and economic stability, as well as institutional development, had a major impact on policy performance.

Ce rapport fournit une evaluation des politiques publiques en faveur des PME, dans huit economies du Moyen-Orient et d'Afrique du Nord. L'evaluation est structuree selon les dix principes (dimensions) du Small Business Act pour l'Europe. Le rapport conclut que la region dans son ensemble a au cours des cinq dernieres annees progresse dans les domaines cles de la politique en faveur des PME en depit de la crise politique et economique. Cependant, les progres furent modestes, progressifs et inegaux entre les economies et les dimensions. Les progres ont ete plus marques dans les economies ayant mis en place un cadre institutionnel solide et bien structure pour leur politique en faveur des PME.

The SME Policy Index is a benchmarking tool designed for emerging economies to assess SME policy frameworks and monitor progress in policy implementation over time. The Index has been developed by the OECD in partnership with the European Commission, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Training Foundation (ETF) in 2006. For the Eastern Partner Countries, the assessment framework is structured around the ten principles of the Small Business Act for Europe (SBA), providing a wide-range of pro-enterprise measures to guide the design and implementation of SME policies based on good practices promoted by the EU and the OECD. It is applied to the Eastern Partner Countries for the second time since 2012. The Index identifies strengths and weaknesses in policy design and implementation, allows for comparison across countries and measures convergence towards good practices and relevant policy standards. It aims to support governments in setting targets for SME policy development and to identify strategic priorities to further improve the business environment. It also helps to engage governments in policy dialogue and exchange good practices within the region and with OECD and EU members.

The SME Policy Index is a benchmarking tool designed for emerging economies to assess SME policy frameworks and monitor progress in policy implementation over time. The Index has been developed by the OECD in partnership with the European Commission (EC), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Training Foundation (ETF) in 2006 for the Western Balkans. The South East European Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (SEECEL) joined as an additional partner in 2014. The SME Policy Index has since 2006 been applied in four regions and nine assessment rounds overall. The SME Policy Index: Western Balkans and Turkey 2016 presents the results of the fourth assessment of the Small Business Act for Europe in the Western Balkans and, since 2012, Turkey. The assessment framework is structured around the ten principles of the Small Business Act for Europe (SBA). It provides a wide-range of pro-enterprise measures to guide the design and implementation of SME policies based on good practices promoted by the EU and the OECD. The Index identifies strengths and weaknesses in policy design, implementation and monitoring. It allows for comparison across countries and measures convergence towards good practices and relevant policy standards. It aims to support governments in setting targets for SME policy development and to identify strategic priorities to further improve the business environment. It also helps to engage governments in policy dialogue and exchange good practices within the region and with OECD and EU members.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of major reforms undertaken between 2014 and 2018 to promote micro, small and medium-sized enterprise development in Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority and Tunisia. The report focuses on five strategic areas for SME policy making: SME definitions, statistics and institutions; improving business environments for SMEs and entrepreneurs; fostering access to finance; nurturing start-ups and SME growth; and the development of entrepreneurial human capital. The report aims to showcase good practices and to point to areas where more efforts are needed. It provides valuable guidance for governments, private sector organisations, multilateral bodies and other stakeholders to intensify their efforts to support SMEs as essential vehicles for jobs and competitiveness. This is particularly relevant in a region striving to boost economic diversification, employment creation and the inclusion of youth and women in the economy. The report is the result of a process of close collaboration among governments, the OECD, the European Training Foundation and the European Commission.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of major reforms undertaken between 2014 and 2018 to promote micro, small and medium-sized enterprise development in Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority and Tunisia. The report focuses on five strategic areas for SME policy making: SME definitions, statistics and institutions; improving business environments for SMEs and entrepreneurs; fostering access to finance; nurturing start-ups and SME growth; and the development of entrepreneurial human capital. The report aims to showcase good practices and to point to areas where more efforts are needed. It provides valuable guidance for governments, private sector organisations, multilateral bodies and other stakeholders to intensify their efforts to support SMEs as essential vehicles for jobs and competitiveness. This is particularly relevant in a region striving to boost economic diversification, employment creation and the inclusion of youth and women in the economy. The report is the result of a process of close collaboration among governments, the OECD, the European Training Foundation and the European Commission.

Ce rapport prsente une analyse approfondie des principales rformes entreprises entre 2014 et 2018 pour promouvoir le dveloppement des trs petites, petites et moyennes entreprises dans huit conomies du Sud du Bassin mditerranen (Algrie, gypte, Isral, Jordanie, Liban, Maroc, Autorit Palestinienne et Tunisie). Le rapport se concentre sur cinq domaines stratgiques pour l'laboration des politiques en faveur des PME : les dfinitions des PME, les statistiques et les institutions, mais aussi comment amliorer l'environnement des affaires pour les PME et les entrepreneurs, favoriser l'accs au financement et soutenir les start-ups et la croissance des PME, sans oublier bien sr le dveloppement du capital humain entrepreneurial. Le rapport vise prsenter des bonnes pratiques et indiquer les domaines dans lesquels des efforts supplmentaires sont ncessaires. Il fournit des conseils prcieux aux gouvernements, aux organisations du secteur priv, aux organismes multilatraux et aux autres parties prenantes. Il s'agit de redoubler d'efforts afin de soutenir les PME, qui sont autant de vecteurs essentiels de l'emploi et de la comptitivit. Cela est particulirement pertinent dans une rgion qui s'efforce de stimuler la diversification conomique, la cration d'emplois et l'inclusion des jeunes et des femmes dans l'conomie. Ce rapport est le fruit d'une collaboration troite entre les gouvernements, l'OCDE, la Fondation europenne pour la formation et la Commission europenne.

Ce rapport prsente une analyse approfondie des principales rformes entreprises entre 2014 et 2018 pour promouvoir le dveloppement des trs petites, petites et moyennes entreprises dans huit conomies du Sud du Bassin mditerranen (Algrie, gypte, Isral, Jordanie, Liban, Maroc, Autorit Palestinienne et Tunisie). Le rapport se concentre sur cinq domaines stratgiques pour l'laboration des politiques en faveur des PME : les dfinitions des PME, les statistiques et les institutions, mais aussi comment amliorer l'environnement des affaires pour les PME et les entrepreneurs, favoriser l'accs au financement et soutenir les start-ups et la croissance des PME, sans oublier bien sr le dveloppement du capital humain entrepreneurial. Le rapport vise prsenter des bonnes pratiques et indiquer les domaines dans lesquels des efforts supplmentaires sont ncessaires. Il fournit des conseils prcieux aux gouvernements, aux organisations du secteur priv, aux organismes multilatraux et aux autres parties prenantes. Il s'agit de redoubler d'efforts afin de soutenir les PME, qui sont autant de vecteurs essentiels de l'emploi et de la comptitivit. Cela est particulirement pertinent dans une rgion qui s'efforce de stimuler la diversification conomique, la cration d'emplois et l'inclusion des jeunes et des femmes dans l'conomie. Ce rapport est le fruit d'une collaboration troite entre les gouvernements, l'OCDE, la Fondation europenne pour la formation et la Commission europenne.

The SME Policy Index: Eastern Partner Countries 2020 - Assessing the Implementation of the Small Business Act for Europe is a unique benchmarking tool to assess and monitor progress in the design and implementation of SME policies against EU and international best practice. It is structured around the ten principles of the Small Business Act for Europe (SBA), which provide a wide range of pro-enterprise measures to guide the design and implementation of SME policies. This report marks the third edition in this series, following assessments in 2012 and 2016. It provides a comprehensive overview of the state of play in the implementation of the ten SBA principles, and monitors progress made since 2016. It also identifies remaining challenges affecting SMEs in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries and provides recommendations to address them based on EU and international good practice examples. The 2020 edition also features a novelty: An assessment of three new dimensions going beyond core SME policy (competition, contract enforcement and business integrity) looking at key structural reform priorities that are critical to establishing a level playing field for enterprises of all sizes and ownership types.

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Robust SME sectors are critical to the prosperity of the six Western Balkan economies and Turkey, accounting for over 70% of those employed in the business sector and generating 65% of value added in these seven economies. Yet their potential remains untapped, as SMEs across the region grapple with numerous challenges that hamper their growth and productivity. They are still under-represented in international trade, and their contributions to value-added remain comparatively low as they have difficulties in moving or expanding into high value-added activities. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the implementation of the ten principles of the Small Business Act for Europe (SBA) in the seven EU pre-accession economies over the period 2016-18. It monitors progress against similar assessments performed over the past decade and identifies the outstanding challenges affecting SMEs. It also provides targeted recommendations to remove barriers to SME development and unleashing their potential for driving inclusive economic growth.

This ssessment of SME policy frameworks in eastern partnership countries helps support SME policy development in the eastern partnership countries through identification of strong and weak points in SME policy elaboration and implementation.

Part I of this book provides a comparative overview across the region for SME policy development in 10 thematic areas. Part II provides a series of country profiles presenting analysis of the particular situation of the SME sector and the SME policy environment in every partner country. Part III provides a comparative overview across the region on the level of SME policy development in 10 thematic areas at the sub-national levels and provides country-specific analysis of the particular situation of the SME sector and the SME policy environment in every partner country at sub-national level. Annexes provide a list of abbreviations, an assessment grid and a list of SBA coordinators.

This report assesses the elaboration and implementation of SME policy in eight Middle East and North African economies of the southern Mediterranean shore. The assessment is structured according to the ten policy principles covered in the Small Business Act for Europe (the SBA). One of the main findings is that over the last five years there has been progress in SME policy elaboration and implementation in spite of the political and economic turmoil. However, that progress has been modest, incremental and uneven across economies and dimensions. Political and economic stability, as well as institutional development, had a major impact on policy performance.

Ce rapport fournit une evaluation des politiques publiques en faveur des PME, dans huit economies du Moyen-Orient et d'Afrique du Nord. L'evaluation est structuree selon les dix principes (dimensions) du Small Business Act pour l'Europe. Le rapport conclut que la region dans son ensemble a au cours des cinq dernieres annees progresse dans les domaines cles de la politique en faveur des PME en depit de la crise politique et economique. Cependant, les progres furent modestes, progressifs et inegaux entre les economies et les dimensions. Les progres ont ete plus marques dans les economies ayant mis en place un cadre institutionnel solide et bien structure pour leur politique en faveur des PME.

The SME Policy Index is a benchmarking tool designed for emerging economies to assess SME policy frameworks and monitor progress in policy implementation over time. The Index has been developed by the OECD in partnership with the European Commission, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Training Foundation (ETF) in 2006. For the Eastern Partner Countries, the assessment framework is structured around the ten principles of the Small Business Act for Europe (SBA), providing a wide-range of pro-enterprise measures to guide the design and implementation of SME policies based on good practices promoted by the EU and the OECD. It is applied to the Eastern Partner Countries for the second time since 2012. The Index identifies strengths and weaknesses in policy design and implementation, allows for comparison across countries and measures convergence towards good practices and relevant policy standards. It aims to support governments in setting targets for SME policy development and to identify strategic priorities to further improve the business environment. It also helps to engage governments in policy dialogue and exchange good practices within the region and with OECD and EU members.

The SME Policy Index is a benchmarking tool designed for emerging economies to assess SME policy frameworks and monitor progress in policy implementation over time. The Index has been developed by the OECD in partnership with the European Commission (EC), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Training Foundation (ETF) in 2006 for the Western Balkans. The South East European Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (SEECEL) joined as an additional partner in 2014. The SME Policy Index has since 2006 been applied in four regions and nine assessment rounds overall. The SME Policy Index: Western Balkans and Turkey 2016 presents the results of the fourth assessment of the Small Business Act for Europe in the Western Balkans and, since 2012, Turkey. The assessment framework is structured around the ten principles of the Small Business Act for Europe (SBA). It provides a wide-range of pro-enterprise measures to guide the design and implementation of SME policies based on good practices promoted by the EU and the OECD. The Index identifies strengths and weaknesses in policy design, implementation and monitoring. It allows for comparison across countries and measures convergence towards good practices and relevant policy standards. It aims to support governments in setting targets for SME policy development and to identify strategic priorities to further improve the business environment. It also helps to engage governments in policy dialogue and exchange good practices within the region and with OECD and EU members.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of major reforms undertaken between 2014 and 2018 to promote micro, small and medium-sized enterprise development in Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority and Tunisia. The report focuses on five strategic areas for SME policy making: SME definitions, statistics and institutions; improving business environments for SMEs and entrepreneurs; fostering access to finance; nurturing start-ups and SME growth; and the development of entrepreneurial human capital. The report aims to showcase good practices and to point to areas where more efforts are needed. It provides valuable guidance for governments, private sector organisations, multilateral bodies and other stakeholders to intensify their efforts to support SMEs as essential vehicles for jobs and competitiveness. This is particularly relevant in a region striving to boost economic diversification, employment creation and the inclusion of youth and women in the economy. The report is the result of a process of close collaboration among governments, the OECD, the European Training Foundation and the European Commission.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of major reforms undertaken between 2014 and 2018 to promote micro, small and medium-sized enterprise development in Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority and Tunisia. The report focuses on five strategic areas for SME policy making: SME definitions, statistics and institutions; improving business environments for SMEs and entrepreneurs; fostering access to finance; nurturing start-ups and SME growth; and the development of entrepreneurial human capital. The report aims to showcase good practices and to point to areas where more efforts are needed. It provides valuable guidance for governments, private sector organisations, multilateral bodies and other stakeholders to intensify their efforts to support SMEs as essential vehicles for jobs and competitiveness. This is particularly relevant in a region striving to boost economic diversification, employment creation and the inclusion of youth and women in the economy. The report is the result of a process of close collaboration among governments, the OECD, the European Training Foundation and the European Commission.

Ce rapport prsente une analyse approfondie des principales rformes entreprises entre 2014 et 2018 pour promouvoir le dveloppement des trs petites, petites et moyennes entreprises dans huit conomies du Sud du Bassin mditerranen (Algrie, gypte, Isral, Jordanie, Liban, Maroc, Autorit Palestinienne et Tunisie). Le rapport se concentre sur cinq domaines stratgiques pour l'laboration des politiques en faveur des PME : les dfinitions des PME, les statistiques et les institutions, mais aussi comment amliorer l'environnement des affaires pour les PME et les entrepreneurs, favoriser l'accs au financement et soutenir les start-ups et la croissance des PME, sans oublier bien sr le dveloppement du capital humain entrepreneurial. Le rapport vise prsenter des bonnes pratiques et indiquer les domaines dans lesquels des efforts supplmentaires sont ncessaires. Il fournit des conseils prcieux aux gouvernements, aux organisations du secteur priv, aux organismes multilatraux et aux autres parties prenantes. Il s'agit de redoubler d'efforts afin de soutenir les PME, qui sont autant de vecteurs essentiels de l'emploi et de la comptitivit. Cela est particulirement pertinent dans une rgion qui s'efforce de stimuler la diversification conomique, la cration d'emplois et l'inclusion des jeunes et des femmes dans l'conomie. Ce rapport est le fruit d'une collaboration troite entre les gouvernements, l'OCDE, la Fondation europenne pour la formation et la Commission europenne.

Ce rapport prsente une analyse approfondie des principales rformes entreprises entre 2014 et 2018 pour promouvoir le dveloppement des trs petites, petites et moyennes entreprises dans huit conomies du Sud du Bassin mditerranen (Algrie, gypte, Isral, Jordanie, Liban, Maroc, Autorit Palestinienne et Tunisie). Le rapport se concentre sur cinq domaines stratgiques pour l'laboration des politiques en faveur des PME : les dfinitions des PME, les statistiques et les institutions, mais aussi comment amliorer l'environnement des affaires pour les PME et les entrepreneurs, favoriser l'accs au financement et soutenir les start-ups et la croissance des PME, sans oublier bien sr le dveloppement du capital humain entrepreneurial. Le rapport vise prsenter des bonnes pratiques et indiquer les domaines dans lesquels des efforts supplmentaires sont ncessaires. Il fournit des conseils prcieux aux gouvernements, aux organisations du secteur priv, aux organismes multilatraux et aux autres parties prenantes. Il s'agit de redoubler d'efforts afin de soutenir les PME, qui sont autant de vecteurs essentiels de l'emploi et de la comptitivit. Cela est particulirement pertinent dans une rgion qui s'efforce de stimuler la diversification conomique, la cration d'emplois et l'inclusion des jeunes et des femmes dans l'conomie. Ce rapport est le fruit d'une collaboration troite entre les gouvernements, l'OCDE, la Fondation europenne pour la formation et la Commission europenne.

The SME Policy Index: Eastern Partner Countries 2020 - Assessing the Implementation of the Small Business Act for Europe is a unique benchmarking tool to assess and monitor progress in the design and implementation of SME policies against EU and international best practice. It is structured around the ten principles of the Small Business Act for Europe (SBA), which provide a wide range of pro-enterprise measures to guide the design and implementation of SME policies. This report marks the third edition in this series, following assessments in 2012 and 2016. It provides a comprehensive overview of the state of play in the implementation of the ten SBA principles, and monitors progress made since 2016. It also identifies remaining challenges affecting SMEs in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries and provides recommendations to address them based on EU and international good practice examples. The 2020 edition also features a novelty: An assessment of three new dimensions going beyond core SME policy (competition, contract enforcement and business integrity) looking at key structural reform priorities that are critical to establishing a level playing field for enterprises of all sizes and ownership types.

N N N N N N N N Y: N N N N N N N N N N N N 2020 . zN N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N , N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Y N N N N N N N N N N N N N . z N N N N N 10 N N N N N N N ( ), N N N N N N N N N N N , N N N N N N N N N . N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Y. N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N . N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N 2012 2016 N . N N 2020 N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N , N N N NZN N N N N N , N N N N N N N N N N 2016 . sN N , N N N N N N N NZN N N N N N N N N NZN N N , N N NZN Y N N N N Y, N NZN N N N N N N N NZ N N N N N N N N N N N N N . 2020 N NZN N N N N N N N ( N N N N N , N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N ), N N N N N N N N N N Y N N N NZN N NZN N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N , N N N NZN N N NZN N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N .