SME Development Strategy of Georgia 2016-2020 País/Territorio Georgia Tipo de documento Fecha 2015 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural, General Palabra clave Negocios/industria/corporaciones Desarrollo agrícola Medidas financieras agrícolas Medidas fiscales y de mercado Desarrollo sostenible Empleo rural Política/planificación Fortalecimiento de la capacidad Comercio interior Comercio internacional Área geográphica Asia, Mar Negro, Europa Oriental, EUROPA Y CENTRAL ASIA, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes 2016-2020 Resumen The SME Development Strategy of Georgia 2016-2020 is a cross-sectoral document. It aims at achieving creation of favourable environment for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), enhancement of their competitiveness, innovation capacities, which will lead to income generation and job creation resulting in inclusive and sustainable economic growth. More specifically, it provides for further improvement of legislative, institutional framework and operational environment for SMEs; improvement of access to finance; SME skills development and promotion of entrepreneurial culture; export promotion and SMEs internationalization; and facilitation of innovation and research and development in SMEs. Among others, the Strategy also notes that, while the most of SMEs, especially in the regions, lack financial resources, they cannot attract highly qualified people or increase capacity of existing staff. Therefore, provision of trainings on modern approaches and international best practices in using modern ICT and technologies will support growth and development of SMEs. Texto completo Inglés/Georgiano Página web www.economy.ge