Sustainability and competitiveness development strategies for SMEs in the Pacific Alliance
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SMEs, Pacific Alliance, Sustainability, CompetitivenessAbstract
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an essential role in countries' economies due to their importance in generating jobs and contributing to GDP. This study aims to identify sustainability and competitiveness development strategies implemented by members of the Pacific Alliance through their public policies, legislation, regulations, and government organizations that support the business sector. The research is qualitative and descriptive, using a documentary analysis tool on reports issued by governments, statistics generated by national statistical institutions, and government organizations that support SMEs. The research is analyzed and evaluated based on the Public-Private Roadmap for the Development of MSMEs and Entrepreneurship in the Pacific Alliance. The results obtained visualize the progress made and how to replicate these strategies in other Pacific Alliance countries for a common impact on their economies, as well as the areas of opportunity to achieve the goals established in their policies, plans, and public programs. The Pacific Alliance, born with commercial purposes, has grown substantially, allowing it to address issues such as sustainability and competitiveness in SMEs.
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