OECD - Global SME & Entrepreneurship Outlook 2023

The OECD SME and Entrepreneurship Outlook 2023 is a comprehensive report that provides valuable insights into the current state and future prospects of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurship across OECD countries. The report covers a wide range of topics, including SME sector structure and performance, recent trends in sales and international trade, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and policy measures to support SMEs and entrepreneurs. One of the key takeaways from the report is that SMEs play a critical role in driving economic growth and job creation in OECD countries. However, SMEs face a number of challenges, including limited access to finance, skills shortages, and regulatory barriers. The report highlights the need for policy measures to address these challenges and support SMEs and entrepreneurs, including measures to improve access to finance, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and enhance skills development and training. The report also includes country profiles and case studies that provide detailed insights into the SME and entrepreneurship landscape in different countries and regions. These profiles and case studies highlight the diversity of SMEs and entrepreneurship across OECD countries, and the importance of tailoring policy measures to the specific needs and characteristics of different SMEs and entrepreneurs. Overall, the OECD SME and Entrepreneurship Outlook 2023 is a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders interested in understanding the SME and entrepreneurship landscape in OECD countries and developing effective policy measures to support SMEs and entrepreneurs.