BGI Publications

Global Ready Indonesia

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May 11, 2010

SRA International was selected by Qualcomm to establish and implement technology training centers in Indonesia. The purpose of the project was to demonstrate the value of wireless technology in connecting disadvantaged populations with high quality training. SRA International helped to select the pilot region of Indonesia, as well as manage the training program, which now currently trains over 1,000 participants. This Notes from the Field examines the project, discusses how it was started, obstacles and successes it faced, and lessons learned.

Business Environment and SME Exports: The Case of Chile (Research Report)

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November 13, 2007

This case study seeks to connect Chile’s reforms in the business environment with its positive performance in international trade. Two objectives are to identify the economic and institutional factors that account for the sustained expansion of Chile’s exports and imports, and to determine if those factors triggered new business opportunities for SMEs to participate in international trade. And finally, are the lessons learned transferable for enterprise development in other developing countries.

Supporting Buyer-Supplier Relationships (Technical Note)

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July 11, 2007

This brief includes key questions on the topic of sustainable buyer-supplier relationships, the framework around which the case studies were considered, lessons learned and recommended steps for donors in facilitating market linkages and buyer-supplier relationships. The six case studies are summarized at the end of this brief.

Business Environment and SME Exports: The Case of Chile (Technical Note)

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application/pdf iconTechnical Brief No. 2 Business Environment and SME Exports Tech Brief.pdf
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November 7, 2007

The research behind this Technical Brief examined the relationship between the business environment and SME export performance in Chile. This report focuses on issues of firm access and participation in non-traditional export markets and sheds light on which sizes of firms have benefited from Chile’s export boom. The business environment for exporters is described and related to the microeconomic and institutional factors underlying Chile’s export expansion.

When Should the ICT Sector be a Target for Private Sector Competitiveness Work? (Technical Note)

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application/pdf iconWhen to Select the ICT Sector as a Target for Private Sector Competitiveness Work with Addendum.pdf
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November 15, 2007

This technical brief attempts to assist USAID mission staff and project implementers in determining when it is appropriate to utilize either of these two approaches and what project activities should be tailored to each approach. It was developed based on the authors’ skills and experience as well as interviews with 19 current or recently completed economic growth projects (see Appendix A) that focused primarily on the ICT sector as a target sector (although a few also focused on using ICT as a means to improving impact in non-ICT target sectors).

Case Studies in Enterprise Development in Post-Conflict Situations (Technical Note)

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March 10, 2008

This brief presents three examples of enterprise development in post-conflict environments: Bosnia, Philippines, and Afghanistan. Through these cases, the brief highlights critical factors that an enterprise needs to succeed in a post-conflict environment. While each post-conflict environment is unique, this brief also draws out commonalities across the three cases and suggests good first principles for donors and enterprise development practitioners when offering support to enterprises in a post-conflict environment.

The Effective Use of Volunteers in USAID Economic Growth Programs (Technical Note)

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May 12, 2008

This technical brief is intended to highlight the significant benefits and sustainable impacts that can be achieved by utilizing integrated teams of volunteer business practitioners and industry-specific technical experts, in conjunction with paid resident and short-term consultants to implement economic growth programs.

The Cluster Approach to Economic Development (Technical Note)

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September 15, 2008

This paper attempts to clarify cluster theory and summarize research on USAID-supported cluster activities. It explains the different uses of the term competitiveness and distinguishes between cluster initiatives and broader efforts to increase the competitiveness of firms, industries and countries. It suggests some guidelines for cluster development in order to help assure the most appropriate use of cluster development approaches in USAID programs.

Shareholder Loan Funds for SME's in Developing Markets (Technical Note)

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application/pdf iconShareholder Funds Technical Brief final.pdf
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January 12, 2009

Imagine an entrepreneur with the ability to put $500,000 to good use to realize an expansion opportunity and all of the local economic benefits that come with it. Then, imagine that the entrepreneur knocks on three doors: the commercial bank’s, the leasing company’s, and the venture capitalist’s. Being politely turned away from all three for self-apparent reasons, where does the entrepreneur knock next? This paper outlines a new type of financial intermediary not currently in the market and calls it a “Fourth Door Fund.”

Extracting Value for Enterprises: Enterprise Development in the Mining Industry in Sub-Saharan Africa (Technical Note)

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September 7, 2009

This paper examines programs that offer economic opportunities to indigenous small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) within the mine’s supply chain. We begin with a brief overview of the mining sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, the constraints faced by mining corporations, and some of the corporate responses (i.e. social mining programs). We then outline the rationale and general principles of local supplier development programs and present specific examples. We conclude with an analysis of our findings and some guidelines for future program design and implementation.

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