Opportunities for SMEs in developing countries to upgrade in a global economy

Humphrey, John,

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: Examines the implications of global sourcing practices on the competitiveness of small firms, particularly those operating in clusters.

Keywords: competitiveness; globalization; small scale industry.; industrial district; interenterprise cooperation; business support network; compétitivité; mondialisation; petite industrie; parc industriel; coopération interentreprises; réseau d'appui aux entreprises; competitividad; globalización; pequeña industria; distrito industrial; cooperación interempresas; red de apoyo empresarial (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 29 pages
Date: 2003
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