Innovation and small enterprises in the Third World [electronic resource] / edited by Meine Pieter van Dijk, Henry Sandee. - Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar Pub., 2002. - 1 online resource (xii, 332 p.) : ill. - New horizons in the economics of innovation . - New horizons in the economics of innovation. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Framework for understanding innovation diffusion -- pt. 2. Cases of SMES and innovation -- pt. 3. Innovation in times of economic crisis -- pt .4. Mechanisms for innovation diffusion -- pt. 5. Conclusions and recommendations.

Innovation is crucial for small enterprises to become and remain competitive in the global economy. In this book, the authors have combined theoretical insights with comprehensive case studies on innovation among small-scale enterprises in developing countries, paying particular attention to technological change in clusters of small firms.

9781781951323 (e-book)

2002024726


Small business--Developing countries.
Small business--Developing countries--Case studies.
Technological innovations--Economic aspects--Developing countries.
Technological innovations--Economic aspects--Developing countries--Case studies.


Electronic books.

HD2346.5 / .I55 2002

338.6/42/01724