SME Policy Index: Western Balkans and Turkey 2019

Robust SME sectors are critical to the prosperity of the six Western Balkan economies and Turkey, accounting for over 70% of those employed in the business sector and generating 65% of value added in these seven economies. Yet their potential remains untapped, as SMEs across the region grapple with numerous challenges that hamper their growth and productivity. The SME Policy Index reviews the implementation of the ten principles of the Small Business Act for Europe (SBA) in the seven EU pre-accession economies and provides recommendations for unleashing their potential.