Fifteen contributions written by economists, development professionals, sociologists, and others provide a framework for understanding innovation among small-scale enterprises in developing
countries, with an emphasis on technological change in clusters of small firms. Case studies include an example of innovation and small enterprise development in Burkina Faso, Ghana, and
Zimbabwe; innovation and competitiveness within the small furniture industry in Nicaragua; and enhancing innovation capabilities in SME clusters based on a service center in Spain. The authors
pay attention to innovation by small enterprises in times of economic crisis, as well as the mechanisms employed to promote innovation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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