02996nam 2200649 a 450 991045670980332120200520144314.01-283-10014-297866131001460-8213-8776-6(CKB)2550000000035384(EBL)714461(OCoLC)733543868(SSID)ssj0000523364(PQKBManifestationID)12233647(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000523364(PQKBWorkID)10542256(PQKB)11249930(MiAaPQ)EBC714461(Au-PeEL)EBL714461(CaPaEBR)ebr10468643(CaONFJC)MIL310014(EXLCZ)99255000000003538420110422d2011 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrImpact evaluation of small and medium enterprise programs in Latin America and the Caribbean[electronic resource] /Gladys LoĢpez-Acevedo, Hong TanWashington, D.C. World Bank20111 online resource (146 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8213-8775-8 Includes bibliographical references.Motivation,methodology and main findings -- A review of recent SME program impact evaluation studies -- Evaluating SME support programs in Chile using panel firm data -- Evaluating small and medium enterprise support programs in Colombia -- Mexico : impact evaluation of sme programs using panel firm data -- Evaluating small and medium enterprise support programs in Peru.Small and medium enterprise (SME) support programs are a common feature of industrial policy in developing countries, but one whose effectiveness is not well known. Governments are motivated to support SMEs both because they make up the majority of industrial enterprises and contribute substantially to GDP, employment and earnings, and because SMEs are thought to be weaker than their larger counterparts. Few governments, however, have evaluated their SME programs rigorously so there is little empirical basis for rational allocation of resources to the well performing programs. The paucity of eSmall businessLatin AmericaSmall businessCaribbean AreaBusiness enterprisesLatin AmericaBusiness enterprisesCaribbean AreaElectronic books.Small businessSmall businessBusiness enterprisesBusiness enterprises338.6/42098Lopez Acevedo Gladys986964Tan Hong883032World Bank.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910456709803321Impact evaluation of small and medium enterprise programs in Latin America and the Caribbean2460797UNINA