The Sme Financing Gap Vol I Theory And Evidence

Analyzes the lack of funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and recommends measures to foster an improved flow of financing.

Analyzes the lack of funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and recommends measures to foster an improved flow of financing.

A synthesis of the Conference discussions as well as selected papers on the credit and equity financing gaps, as well as on private equity definitions and measurements.

A synthesis of the Conference discussions as well as selected papers on the credit and equity financing gaps, as well as on private equity definitions and measurements.

Introduction -- Bhutan - Business, Finance and SME -- SME Finance: Issues and Theories -- Research Design and Methodology:Theoretical Framework -- Descriptive Statistics of SMEs -- Data Analysis: Phase I Quantitative Method -- Data Analysis: Phase II Qualitative Method -- Discussion, Recommendation and Conclusion.

The lack of funding available from the financial sector for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is known as the financing gap. This report analyzes this gap for both credit and equity financing and seeks to determine how prevalent such a gap may be, both among OECD countries and non-OECD economies, and recommends measures to foster an improved flow of financing to SMEs and entrepreneurs. A significant number of entrepreneurs and SMEs could use funds productively if they were available, but are often denied access to financing. This impedes their creation and growth. The "financing gap" was the subject of the OECD Global Conference on "Better Financing for Entrepreneurship and SME Growth", held in Brasilia, Brazil in March 2006. Vol. 2 presents a synthesis of the Conference discussions on the credit and equity financing gaps, as well as on private equity definitions and measurements. It also offers a selection of papers given by some of the key stakeholders (SMEs, government and financial institutions) confronting these issues.--Publisher's description.

Explores the idea that Europe's growth problems may be caused by weaknesses in capital markets and in the access to risk capital. It addresses the evaluation of the financial needs and constraints of start-up firms and how these might be bridged. The role of public sector intervention is analyzed, focusing on international best practices.