Regions, business locations and countries have very different economic structures, development dynamics and specific framework conditions. The global division of labour and technological change can further intensify regional divergences. The Austrian Institute for SME Research investigates economic structures, trends and location conditions of regions, cities or even countries in Europe, derives development perspectives and options for action and offers support in the design of policy measures.
This research project analyses territorial patterns and performance of SMEs in Europe and investigates factors and driving forces for SME development at regional level. To this end the research utilizes comprehensive statistical data as well as in-depth case studies of diverse territories in the EU. The study then looks at what can be learned in terms of effective territorial strategies fostering SMEs in different types of regions.
The Austrian Institute for SME Research has provided assistance to the government of Upper Austria in redesigning their labour market strategy with a focus on supply of skilled labour. This includes an analysis of the regional labour market (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats); the development of possible future scenarios, a system of strategic objectives and an impact model of the strategy; the definition of corresponding indicators; and the development and testing of a monitoring system.
This technical assistance project contributes to the development of the SME sector in Kosovo through a set of specific support actions: a) strengthening and capacity building of the local SME Support Agency for a more effective SME policy; b) promoting and professionalising SMEs through a voucher scheme for management consulting Services; and c) developing a credit guarantee scheme for SMEs to facilitate access to finance.
Austrian Development Agency (ADA)
2016/03
Christina Enichlmair
More InfoThis study aims to develop an up-to-date inventory of the ICT sector in Vienna and to identify opportunities to advance the region to an “innovation leader”. Methodologically, the study is based on analyses of secondary statistics, a company survey, expert interviews and interactive methodologies.
Municipal Department 23 - Economic Affairs, Labour and Statistics (MA 23)
2017/12
Peter Kaufmann
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