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International Journal of Managerial Studies and Research
Volume 3, Issue 8, 2015, Page No: 7-14

Kuwait SMEs: Size, Obstacles and Suggested Remedies

Ahmed Abdel Rahman Ahmed1, Abdullah Al-Owaihan1

1.College of Business Administration, Kuwait University


Citation : Ahmed Abdel Rahman Ahmed, Abdullah Al-Owaihan, Kuwait SMEs: Size, Obstacles and Suggested Remedies International Journal of Managerial Studies and Research 2015 , 3(8) : 7-14

Abstract

This paper examines the current status of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the economy of Kuwait. It begins by discussing the theoretical relationship between SMEs and economic development in its varius stages. It points to the difficulty of placing Kuwait in this set-up. It then examines the existing role of SMEs in the Kuwait economy and concludes that it is not delivering. The paper then discusses what are the causes behind that meagre contributions. The paper finally proposes some policy option to invigorate SMEs


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