IIED Small and Medium Forest Enterprise Series No. 23: Supporting Small Forest Enterprises: A Cross-Sectoral Review of Best Practice

Authors :
Duncan Macqueen

This report reviews the growing consensus on best practice in small enterprise support, both within and outside the forest sector. It describes how a framework known as ‘market system development’ unites attempts to: strengthen enterprise associations, facilitate better provision of financial and business development services, and improve the business environment. It concludes with specific recommendations for support to SMFEs. 

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