00913nam a2200145Ia 450000500170000008000180001724500860003526000240012130000160014552005350016158300200069665000220071694200120073899900170075020260716043410.0  a12.01.01 I615  aImproving SME access to public procurement : the experience of selected countries  bITCaGenevaCHc2000  axiv, 142 p.  aFocuses on the role of government programmes in public procurement to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in becoming better exporters.  Identifies and explains advantages and disadvantages of public procurement programmes designed to assist SMES.  Looks at criteria used for determining eligibility for SME status in various countries.  Examines programmes used by selected countries to assist SMEs in a procurement context.  Gives guidance on implementation of public procurement programmes designed to assist SMEs.  c12/15/00kJOY_D  aSMALL ENTERPRISES  cMmI615  c46466d46466