Executive Summary (Chinese) – SME Competitiveness Outlook 2015
The SME Competitiveness Outlook argues that small and medium-sized firms are the ‘missing link’ to inclusive growth.
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The SME Competitiveness Outlook argues that small and medium-sized firms are the ‘missing link’ to inclusive growth.
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