ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES FOR
ENHANCING THEIR CAPACITY FOR EXPORT MARKETING.
(ST/ESCAP/1816), 1997
Series: Studies in Trade and Investment No. 28
This publication covers both the seminar papers presented during a Seminar on
Assistance to SMEs for Enhancing their Capacity for Export Marketing, held in
Beijing, China from 29 to 30 January 1997; and a study on the role of general
trading companies in providing support and services for trade promotion to
export-oriented SMEs. The objective of the seminar was to provide
participants with relevant information, primarily on successful experiences in
promoting exports by SMEs through association with general trading
companies. The publication includes case studies from a number of developing
countries.
SMEs have played a crucial role in shaping the trend of diversification from
raw materials and primary commodities to manufactures. At the same time,
there exists a widely-shared perception that the development and strengthening
of the capacity of export-oriented SMEs in the region would enable developing
countries to take advantage of emerging opportunities in international markets.
For further information, please contact:
The Director
International Trade and Economic Cooperation Division
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
United Nations Building
Rajadamnern Avenue
Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Tel. (662) 288 1410, 288 1431
Fax. (662) 288 1026, 288 1027
E-mail: vignuda.unescap@un.org,
Trade_inf.unescap@un.org