Development of Clusters and Networks of SMEs: The UNIDO Programme

Title Development of Clusters and Networks of SMEs: The UNIDO Programme
Abstract The programme, 'Development of Clusters and Networks of SMEs' is a programme implemented by the UNIDO Private Sector Development Branch. It is a response to developing countries' request of technical assistance to increase competitiveness of small industrial enterprises by fostering inter-enterprise linkages as well as collaborative relations with local support institutions. SMEs are thus to be assisted in combining their strengths to obtain better market opportunities or to solve common problems. The programme covers horizontal networking among small scale industries and larger enterprises and clustering where larger concentration of enterprises operating in the same locality and belonging to same or complementary sectors are concerned. This paper gives examples of experiences in India, Central America and Africa and describes relevant methodologies and tools that have been devised.
Date 2001
Language(s) English
Pages 33 pages
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