A Methodology for Identifying Ways to Improve SME Access to Government Procurement Markets within the APEC Region

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This paper outlines the methodology used in an APEC project to identify inhibitors that restrict SME access to government procurement markets in the region, and to develop strategies and solutions to reduce these barriers. Developing SME access to government procurement markets across the APEC region is a capacity building activity that supports the principles and objectives of the APEC Bogor goals. This project was an opportunity to identify public and private sector actions to help SMEs develop their local strengths while capturing the benefits of globalisation and trade liberalisation. The paper describes the strategies and structure of a project that effectively encouraged member economies to share experiences and lessons learnt relating to SME access to government procurement. The methodology can be used in future projects concerning SMEs and international markets or other problem-solving projects where a highly visual interactive style is desirous to accommodate multiple national

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