Impact evaluation of small and medium enterprise programs in Latin America and the Caribbean

The objective of this study is to rigorously evaluate SME programs in four Latin American countries -- Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru -- to gain insights into whether SME programs work, which programs perform better than others, and why. To this end, the research team worked closely with national...

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Published inInternational Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 2011, 146 pp
Main Authors Lopez-Acevedo, Gladys, Tan, Hong W
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.2011
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Caribbean region
Chile
Colombia
Economic development
Latin America
Mexico
Peru
Small business
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Summary:The objective of this study is to rigorously evaluate SME programs in four Latin American countries -- Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru -- to gain insights into whether SME programs work, which programs perform better than others, and why. To this end, the research team worked closely with national statistics offices in each of the four countries to develop firm-level panel data on program beneficiaries and a comparison group of nonprogram participants with similar firm attributes. Evaluation techniques revealed generally positive and significant impacts for several (but not all) SME programs in the countries reviewed. Tables, Figures, Appendixes, References.
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ISBN:0821387758
9780821387757