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Small and medium-sized enterprises in Republic of Moldova
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Abstract
The paper examines the role of SME sector in Moldova's economy and its likely implications in the RD processes. Several key features of the relationship between knowledge economy, RD and SMEs are emphasized, and also their effect on regional and local communities. Then, a summary of RD particular fe... view more
The paper examines the role of SME sector in Moldova's economy and its likely implications in the RD processes. Several key features of the relationship between knowledge economy, RD and SMEs are emphasized, and also their effect on regional and local communities. Then, a summary of RD particular features in Moldova is presented. The role of SME sector, examined in terms of its performance by ownership and activity types, as a whole and by main firms' categories (micro-, small, and medium-sized) is analyzed. Small enterprises have been considered as the most adequate solution for promoting RD in general case. National-level analysis is completed by regional insight into the sector as a whole. Finally, some critical aspects of SMEs' role in RD in Moldova are discussed.... view less
Keywords
Moldova; small business; medium-sized firm; economic sector; regional development; economic growth
Classification
Area Development Planning, Regional Research
Economic Sectors
Document language
English
Publication Year
2009
Page/Pages
p. 67-84
Journal
Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis, 1 (2009) 1
ISSN
2067-4082
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed