SMEs, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Small firms are playing an ever-increasing role in innovation, driven by changes in technologies and markets. Some spin-offs and high growth firms are having remarkable success. However, the broad bulk of small firms are not capitalising on their advantages. This book explores how government policy can boost innovation by improving the environment for entrepreneurship and small firm development and increasing the innovative capacities of enterprises. Policy findings and recommendations are presented in three key areas: embedding firms in knowledge flows; developing entrepreneurship skills; and social entrepreneurship. In addition, country notes present statistics and policy data on SMEs, entrepreneurship and innovation for 40 economies, including OECD countries, Brazil, China, Estonia, Indonesia, Israel, the Russian Federation, Slovenia and South Africa.
SMEs, Entrepreneurship and Innovation is part of the OECD Innovation Strategy, a comprehensive policy strategy to harness innovation for stronger and more sustainable growth and development, and to address the key global challenges of the 21st century.
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Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
The chapter outlines social entrepreneurship and social innovation before going on to provide concrete examples. While it may be argued that these fields require better exploration and articulation, that does not mean that their role should be underestimated. They have already proved to be effective tools to meet social challenges and needs and contribute to sustainable development. Policy makers and investors are looking with growing interest at these areas, and have an important role to play in the provision of tailored support to aid their development.
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