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International best practice in micro and small enterprise development

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  • Allal, Maurice.
  • Finnegan, Gerry.

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Reviews international best practice in the area of business development services (BDS) for small and medium-sized enterprises and assesses the potential for replication of some of the more promising approaches in Thailand. Includes the text of the ILO Recommendation concerning General Conditions to Stimulate Job Creation in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, 1998 (No. 189). Lists Web sites on MSE development issues, including access to BDS.

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  • Allal, Maurice. & Finnegan, Gerry., 1999. "International best practice in micro and small enterprise development," ILO Working Papers 993436203402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:993436203402676
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    1. Biggs, T. & Shah, M. & Srivastava, P., 1995. "Technological Capabilities and Learning in African Enterprises," Papers 288, World Bank - Technical Papers.
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