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ASEAN POLICY BLUEPRINT FOR SME DEVELOPMENT (APBSD)

2004 -2014

PART ONE: BACKGROUND

A concept paper on the ASEAN SME Development Decade (ASDD) 2002-2012 was proposed at the 8th Meeting of the ASEAN Small and Medium Enterprise Agencies Working Group (SMEWG) held in Yangon in May 2001. It was further discussed at the 9th SMEWG Meeting in Jakarta in September 2001 while the 10th Meeting of the SMEWG, held in Manila in March 2002, included a brainstorming session on the ASDD and related elements of a regional action plan.

A detailed outline of the study on the ASDD Policy Blueprint was considered at the 11th SMEWG Meeting in Bangkok in July/August 2002. The completed study was deliberated at the 12th SMEWG Meeting in Brunei Darussalam in March 2003. The report of the 12th SMEWG Meeting and Highlight of the ASDD Policy Blueprint were submitted to the 3/34 Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM). SEOM was of the opinion that the ASDD should be implemented into more meaningful cooperation programme focusing on SME development. The 35th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting (AEM) took note of the Policy Blueprint. The Study was subsequently finalised at the 13th Meeting of SMEWG in Singapore in September/October 2003. Taking cognisance of the delay in approving the ASDD Policy Blueprint which would affect the implementation of the project schedules, the Meeting decided to rename the said Blueprint to “ASEAN Policy Blueprint for SME Development (APBSD) 2004 – 2014.”

The APBSD 2004-2014 was submitted to, and endorsed by, SEOM 1/35 on 12-14 February 2004 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was then submitted to, and approved by, ASEAN Economic Ministers at the Thirty-Sixth Meeting on 3 September 2004 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

A. Rationale

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) including micro-enterprises form the backbone of the economy in ASEAN Member Countries. They are the largest source of domestic employment across all economic sectors, in both rural and urban areas. The SME sector also provides opportunities for women and the young to participate in the economic development of the country.

A strong, dynamic and efficient SME sector will ensure the sustainable

economic development. Thus, encouragement and promotion of competitive and innovative SMEs is necessary in contributing to greater economic growth of the ASEAN region.

The SME sector in ASEAN is confronted with a wide-range of structural fiscal and non-fiscal issues and challenges, such as limited access to finance, technology and market. There is also insufficient entrepreneurial spirit and management skills

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among ASEAN SMEs. These problems are compounded with the lack of information, compliance to standards and certification and a conducive business environment. In addition, the new trend of conducting business utilising infocomm technology (ICT) as well as the outsourcing and networking strategies adopted by large enterprises and multinational companies (MNCs) require SMEs to undertake proactive measures to ensure their business sustainability.

Unlike large enterprises, SMEs are more agile and adaptable to changes in the business environment. Concerted actions and development programmes in partnership with donor agencies undertaken by the ASEAN SME Working Group in enhancing the capacity of SMEs will ensure a more progressive SME sector towards the overall economic growth of the ASEAN region.

B. Operational Principles

Greater competition, rapid technological advances, more demanding market

requirements, and constant changes in consumer demands require SMEs to be innovative and creative in order to face the challenges of the global market. The formation of SME-based clusters, and inter-firm networks and linkages within ASEAN will create further business opportunities for SME entrepreneurs in the region. Therefore, there is a need to create and promote a conducive business environment for SME development where both Government and the private sector assume synergistic and complementary roles. The Government acts as a facilitator, while SMEs themselves are the engine of growth.

Collaborative SME development programmes within public-private

partnership framework will ensure the continued economic growth in the region. These can be achieved through structured and organised action plans and development programmes for SMEs.

PART TWO: AREAS FOR POLICY ACTION IN THE APBSD

The APBSD outlines the framework for SME development in the ASEAN region. It comprises strategic work programmes, policy measures and indicative outputs as in the Attachment.

A. Mission

• To develop and sustain a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation within the

SME sector in the region. • To assist and ensure that ASEAN SMEs become and remain learning,

dynamic and outward-looking enterprises. • To encourage collaboration and networking among SMEs within ASEAN as

well as with business enterprises outside the region.

B. Objectives

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• To accelerate the pace of SME development, optimising on the diversities of member countries;

• To enhance the competitiveness and dynamism of ASEAN SMEs by facilitating their access to information, market, human resource development and skills, finance as well as technology;

• To strengthen the resilience of ASEAN SMEs to better withstand adverse macroeconomic and financial difficulties, as well as the challenges of a more liberalized trading environment; and

• To increase the contribution of ASEAN SMEs to the overall economic growth and development of ASEAN as a region.

C. Implementation Timeframe

• Short term refers to activities to be completed and outputs delivered within 3

years; • Medium term refers to activities to be completed and outputs delivered within

5 years; and • Long term refers to activities to be completed and outputs delivered on an on-

going basis during the period of the APBSD.

D. Focus Programmes and Activities I. Human Resource Development and Capacity Building

1. Entrepreneurship development programme • Regional training programme in SME entrepreneurship development

during the period of APBSD. • Regional pilot project in entrepreneurship development in ASEAN.

Timeframe: 15 months. • Subregional pilot project in entrepreneurship development for

ASEAN-6 (or ASEAN-4). Timeframe: 9-12 months.

2. Enhancing SME-sector skills in management and organization on a self-reliant basis • Regional programme in developing system packages on 31 areas of

enterprise management and organizational skill requirements during the period of APBSD.

• Regional pilot project in system development in (i) quality control and certification, and (ii) quality, cost, and delivery improvements. Timeframe: 24 months.

• Regional project in the simplification and standardization of basic terminologies for SME training courses, business plan and business project preparation, system development etc. Timeframe: 3-6 months.

• Regional programme for the promotion of internship schemes, workers’ and entrepreneurs exchanges, and study visits for skill training and enhancement, and inter-firm linkages during the period of APBSD.

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3. Fostering SME capabilities for inter-firm networking and linkages • Regional tracking of SME readiness and compliance as subcontractors

in domestic, regional and global production networks and supply chains during the period of APBSD.

• Regional pilot project in compiling compliance requirements for SME subcontracting. Timeframe: 12-15 months.

• Regional research study on the key drivers and processes of enterprise clustering, and on related policy issues, implications and options. Timeframe: 6 months.

4. Tracking and benchmarking SME capabilities, dynamism and

competitiveness. • Regional programme in surveying, monitoring and benchmarking the

evolution of SME capacities, dynamism and competitiveness in various priority sectors and industries within ASEAN during the period of APBSD.

• Regional pilot project in surveying and benchmarking SME capabilities, dynamism and competitiveness in selected priority industries and sectors within ASEAN. Timeframe: 18 months.

II. Enhancing SME Marketing Capabilities

5. Setting up regional and subregional networks of interlinked, on line

clearing points or trading houses for SME businesses. • Regional programme in establishing interlinked, on-line networks for

SME products and services during the period of APBSD.

6. Enhancing SME capabilities in and reliance on ICTs and e-commerce • Regional programme to promote SME e-commerce during the period

of APBSD. • Regional and subregional programmes to build basic skills and

capabilities for internet-based e-commerce during the period of APBSD.

• Research on an enabling regional or subregional framework of policies and regulations for ICTs and e-commerce. Timeframe: 6-9 months.

7. Tracking and benchmarking SME readiness as subcontractors and

compliance to non-negotiable subcontracting preconditions or compliance requirements on the demand-side. • Regional tracking of SME readiness and compliance as subcontractors

in domestic, regional and global production networks and supply chains during the period of APBSD.

• Regional pilot project in compiling compliance requirements for SME subcontracting. Time frame: 18 months.

III. Access to Financing

8. Capacity building for improved SME access to financing.

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• Regional and subregional capacity building in the proper maintenance and reporting of accounting and financial information by SMEs during the period of APBSD.

• Regional and subregional capacity building in the preparations business plans to the bankable stage by SMEs during the period of APBSD.

9. Financial institutional capacity building for improved SME financing.

• Regional and subregional capacity building in credit rating system for SMEs within the financial sector. Timeframe: medium term (3 to 5 years).

• Regional and subregional capacity building in the establishment and maintenance of credit information reference and referral systems with a focus on the special needs of SMEs. Timeframe: medium term (3-5 years).

10. Widening and deepening SME access to credit

• Regionalization and subregionalization of financial schemes and alternative financial sources (credit guarantee scheme, seed and venture capital, inventory financing, equipment leasing, etc), and external investor base during the period of APBSD.

IV. Access to Technology

11. SME technology upgrading and transfers of innovative technologies. • Collection and dissemination of best practices at the enterprise and

policy levels in technology upgrading and transfers, and intellectual property matters involving SMEs within and outside the region during the period of APBSD.

• Regional pilot project in system development for technological upgrading to enhance quality control and certification. Timeframe: 12 months.

• Regional pilot project in system development for technological upgrading to enhance quality, cost, and delivery. Timeframe: 12 months.

V. Creating Conducive Policy Environment

12. Simplification, streamlining and rationalization of the procedures for

SME registration, and the process for SME support services • Collection and dissemination of best practices in SME registration and

support services within and outside the region during the period of APBSD.

• Regional or subregional research study on ways and means to simplify procedures, and reduce costs and delays in the formal registration of SMEs. Timeframe: 6-9 months.

• Establishment of a one-stop SME office in the respective countries emphasising on 7 functional areas: facilitation, monitoring and

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evaluation, outreach, advocacy, research, information systems, and liaisons. Timeframe: medium term (3-5 years).

13. Fine-tune policy and regulatory framework for SME development.

• Collection and dissemination of best practices in policy and regulatory framework for SME development within ASEAN and outside the region during the period of APBSD.

• Regional or subregional research study to review and fine-tune existing policies and regulatory framework for ASEAN SMEs. Timeframe: 9-12 months.

14. Promotion of public-private synergies and partnership for SME

development and integration. • Collection and dissemination of best practices in the promotion of (i)

public-private synergies and partnership, and (ii) closer interaction and more frequent dialogues between the public and private sectors for SME development and integration within and outside the region during the period of APBSD.

• Regional or subregional research study in the promotion of public-private synergies in providing business development services and extension activities. Timeframe: 9-12 months.

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DETAILED TEMPLATE OF FOCUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE APBSD 2004-2014

I. Human Resource Development and Capacity Building

No. Areas of Focus Suggested activities to be carried out within the indicated timeframe

Indicative outputs within the indicated timeframe

1.1 Regional training programme in SME

entrepreneurship development during the period of APBSD. Training package includes: • the generation of local capabilities and

infrastructure in such training; • the preparation of business plans to the bankable

stage; and • the promotion of inter-firm linkages and

networking in the training process

• 100,000-120,000 potential and existing

entrepreneurs trained • 30,000-40,000 bankable business

development plans developed • 15,000-20,000 inter-firm linkage and

networking proposals • 30-40 teams (3 persons per team) of

entrepreneurship development trainers with local or overseas certification

1.2 Regional pilot project in entrepreneurship

development in ASEAN. Timeframe: 15 months • Screening of training applicants • Convening back-to-back training workshops

• 250-500 trained entrepreneurs • 75-150 bankable business plans • 35-70 inter-firm linkage and networking

proposals

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Entrepreneurship development programme

1.3 Subregional pilot project in entrepreneurship

development for ASEAN-6 (or ASEAN-4). Timeframe: 9-12 months • Screening of training applicants • Convening back-to-back training workshops

• 150-300 (or 100-200) trained

entrepreneurs • 50-100 (or 35-70) bankable business plans • 25-50 (or 15-30) inter-firm linkage and

networking proposals

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2.1 Regional programme in developing system packages

on 31 areas of enterprise management and organizational skill requirements during the period of APBSD. • 3 to 6 months for development and pre-testing • 3-person development team for each system

package also serving as system orientation and application trainers

• Convening of a series of regional workshops to consider the pre-tested system packages

• Pre-and post-application training and support services

• Partnership in system development and application (i) between public and private sector and (ii) between ASEAN-6 and ASEAN-4.

• System packages for SME capacity building in

31 areas of enterprise management and organization.

• System packages to be presented in a multi-media format and in English plus 7 ASEAN languages.

• Each system package consisting of manuals and guidebooks, product-specific and SME-based illustrative case studies or examples, and checklists for self-assessment, self-diagnosis and self-reliant trouble-shooting etc.

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Enhancing SME-sector skills in management and organization on a self-reliant basis

2.2 Regional pilot project in system development in (i)

quality control and certification, and (ii) quality, cost, and delivery improvements. Timeframe: 24 months. • Development and pre-testing of system packages • Convening of 2 regional workshops to consider

the pre-tested system packages • System package dissemination, and pre- and post-

application training and support services.

• Multi-media system package for self-reliant

SME capacity building in quality control and certification in English plus 7 local languages.

• Multi-media system package for self-reliant SME capacity building in quality, cost, and delivery improvements in English plus 7 ASEAN languages.

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2.3 Regional project in the simplification and

standardization of basic terminologies for SME training courses, business plan and business project preparation, system development etc. Timeframe: 3-6 months • Compilation of the glossary • Convening a regional workshop for consideration

of the draft glossary • Dissemination of the revised glossary.

• Multi-media glossary of 250-300 simplified

and standardized terminologies in English plus 7 ASEAN languages.

2.4 Regional programme for the promotion of internship

schemes, workers’ and entrepreneurs exchanges, and study visits for skill training and enhancement, and inter-firm linkages during the period of APBSD. • Programme activities focusing on priority sectors

and industries • Programme activities including schemes,

exchanges and visits between SMEs and large enterprises and transnational corporations in the region

• Programme activities involving regular schemes, exchanges and visits between ASEAN-6 and ASEAN-4.

• Programme activities encouraging follow-up linkages between SMEs and the hosting large companies and transnational corporations.

• In the first three years, annual activities to

involve 200 SME business persons, of whom one-half coming from CLMV countries. Subcontracting compliance requirements (discussed earlier) to provide the basis for follow-up inter-firm networking and match-making purposes.

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Fostering SME capabilities for inter-firm networking and linkages.

3.1 Regional tracking of SME readiness and compliance

as subcontractors in domestic, regional and global production networks and supply chains during the period of APBSD. • Compilation and periodic updating of non-

negotiable subcontracting requirements from large companies and transnational corporations

• Surveying, monitoring and benchmarking the evolving readiness or compliance to these requirements of selected SMEs in priority sectors and industries.

• Convening a series of workshops to consider common categories of subcontracting requirements and compliance requirements.

• Certification of SME readiness and compliance to the subcontracting compliance requirements for inter-firm linkage or match-making purposes.

• Identification of capacity-building needs in common areas of SME weaknesses as revealed in periodic surveys

• Multi-media, comprehensive list of non-

negotiable requirements on SME subcontractors for emulation or adoption by SMEs in English plus 7 ASEAN languages. Periodically revised and updated list.

• Survey-based subregional and regional databases on the readiness or compliance to subcontracting compliance requirements by SMEs in priority sectors and industries

• Survey-based subregional and regional databases of certified SMEs for subcontracting and match-making purposes in priority sectors and industries

• Follow-up capacity building in identified areas of SME weaknesses by SME support agencies, by business service providers, and/or on a self-reliant basis (through system packages in 2.1 above)

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3.2 Regional pilot project in compiling compliance

requirements for SME subcontracting. Timeframe: 12-15 months • Survey of common, non-negotiable requirements

on subcontractors from large companies or transnational corporations

• Draw up a demand-side subcontracting compliance requirements for emulation and compliance by SMEs

• Convening a regional workshop of SMEs and large enterprises to consider the draft compliance requirements for subcontractors.

• Dissemination of the subcontracting compliance requirements for self-assessment by SMEs and for match-making purposes

• Multi-media, inclusive compliance

requirements for SME subcontractors in English and 7 ASEAN languages

3.3 Regional research study on the key drivers and

processes of enterprise clustering, and on related policy issues, implications and options. Timeframe: 6 months. • Conducting regional study • Convening regional workshop to consider draft

study • Dissemination of revised study

• Disseminated research study on the main

determinants of domestic enterprise clusters, and related policy recommendations and options for cluster promotion.

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Tracking and benchmarking SME capabilities, dynamism and competitiveness.

4.1 Regional programme in surveying, monitoring and

benchmarking the evolution of SME capacities, dynamism and competitiveness in various priority sectors and industries within ASEAN during the period of APBSD. • Periodic regional, subregional and national

surveys of selected SMEs in priority sectors and industries focusing on 7 categories of capabilities, dynamism and competitiveness.

• Survey-based identification of SME core competencies and strengths for replication, emulation, and inter-firm networking and match-making purposes within and across regional economies.

• Survey-based identification of common or shared areas of SME weaknesses for remedial capacity building at the regional, subregional and national levels

• Design and implementation of capacity building activities by and/or through SME support agencies, business service providers, and/or on a self-reliant basis (through system packages in 2.1 above)

• Design and implementation of supportive policies and regulations for SME development and integration.

• Disseminated documentation on periodic

benchmarking of the evolving capabilities, dynamism and competitiveness of SMEs in priority sectors and industries for multi-purpose application.

• Built-up databases of SME capabilities, dynamism and competitiveness for inter-firm networking and match-making purposes.

• Survey-based capacity building activities and information dissemination for SMEs at the regional, subregional and national levels.

• Improved frameworks of policies and regulations for SME development and integration at the regional, subregional and national levels.

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4.2 Regional pilot project in surveying and

benchmarking SME capabilities, dynamism and competitiveness in selected priority industries and sectors within ASEAN. Timeframe: 18 months.

• Survey-based, regional benchmarking of the

capabilities, dynamism and competitiveness of 2,500-5,000 SMEs in priority sectors and industries.

• Identification of strengths for inter-firm networking purposes, and weaknesses for remedial capacity building.

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II. Enhancing SME Marketing Capabilities


Indicative outputs

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Setting up regional and subregional networks of interlinked, on line clearing points or trading houses for SME businesses.

5.1 Regional programme in establishing interlinked, on-

line networks for SME products and services during the period of APBSD. • Selection of general or industry-specific clearing

points or trading houses within member countries for interlinked purposes at the subregional and regional levels.

• Establishing of general or industry-specific registers of SME suppliers and buyers within member countries

• Dissemination of market and technology information, and providing enterprise and product matching services.

• Deciding on a framework for domestic and cross-border transactions -- especially payments, deliveries and quality assurance.

• Regional and subregional networks of

interlinked, on line clearing points or trading houses.

• Databases and registers of SMEs and other business firms within the e-based networks for enterprise and product matching purposes.

• Framework of policies and compliance requirements governing e-transactions within the networks.

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Indicative outputs

6.1 Regional programme to promote SME e-commerce

during the period of APBSD. • Compilation and dissemination of success stories,

and of good and superior practices (at enterprise- and policy-levels) in ICT-based transactions (including e-trade and e-documentation) within and outside ASEAN.

• Surveys of (i) the penetration of ICTs and e-commerce within the SME sector, and (ii) related needs in SME capacity building, infrastructure, and regulations relating to ICT-based e-commerce and e-documentation.

• Establishing registers of SMEs ready for e-commerce, and for participation in regional and subregional networks of clearing points and trading houses.

• Setting up a conducive framework of regulations to encourage SME e-commerce and e-documentation at the national, subregional and regional levels

• Disseminated documentation packages (case

studies, checklists, manuals and guidebooks) on best practices relating to ICT and e-commerce adoption by SMEs

• Survey-based capacity building activities and information dissemination relating to e-transactions

• Databases and registers of SMEs ready for e-trade within and across the region.

• Conducive frameworks for e-transactions at the national, subregional and regional levels.

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Enhancing SME capabilities in and reliance on ICTs and e-commerce

6.2 Regional and subregional programmes to build basic

skills and capabilities for internet-based e-commerce during the period of APBSD. • Development and pre-testing of system package

on internet-based skills and capabilities • Convening regional and subregional workshops to

consider the pre-tested system package • System package dissemination, plus pre- and post-

application training and support services.

• Multi-media system package for self-reliant

skill and capacity building in internet-based e-commerce in English plus 7 ASEAN languages.

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Indicative outputs

6.3 Research on an enabling regional or subregional

framework of policies and regulations for ICTs and e-commerce. Timeframe: 6-9 months. • Based on the survey in 6.1, assessment of SMEs

needs in ICTs with special emphasis on quality, accessibility and affordability of software and hardware, internet connections, website design and maintenance etc..

• Based on the survey in 6.1, assessment of SME needs in e-commerce with special emphasis on security of transactions, low-cost and speedy delivery and contract enforcement and dispute settlements etc.

• Identification of measures and options for an enabling framework of policies and regulations based on the two assessments above.

• Disseminated research study on the

characteristics and requirements of an enabling framework of policies and regulations for ICTs and e-commerce within the regional SME sector.

7.1 Regional tracking of SME readiness and compliance

as subcontractors in domestic, regional and global production networks and supply chains during the period of APBSD.

Please see item 3.1 above

• Please see indicative outputs in item 3.1

above.

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Tracking and benchmarking SME readiness as subcontractors and compliance to non-negotiable subcontracting preconditions or compliance requirements on the demand-side.

7.2 Regional pilot project in compiling compliance

requirements for SME subcontracting. Time frame: 18 months.

Please see item 3.2 above

• Please see indicative outputs in item 3.2 above

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III. Access to Financing


Indicative outputs

8.1 Regional and subregional capacity building in the

proper maintenance and reporting of accounting and financial information by SMEs during the period of APBSD. • Development of system packages for self-reliant

maintenance and disclosure of standard accounting and financial information for financing purposes.

• Additional capacity building activities in the above area to come from SME support agencies or business service providers

• Multi-media system packages on standardized

accounting and financial information reporting for SMEs in English and 7 ASEAN languages

• Extensive distribution of system packages and outreach activities for (assisted or self-reliant) capacity building of SMEs across the region.

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Capacity building for improved SME access to financing.


preparations business plans to the bankable stage by SMEs during the period of APBSD. • Development of system packages for self-reliant

preparation of business plans for financing purposes.

• Additional capacity building activities in the above area to come from SME support agencies or business service providers

• Multi-media system packages on business

plan preparations for SMEs in English and 7 ASEAN languages

• Extensive distribution of system packages and outreach activities for (assisted or self-reliant) capacity building of SMEs across the region.

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Indicative outputs

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Financial institutional capacity building for improved SME financing

9.1 Regional and subregional capacity building in credit

rating system on SMEs within the financial sector. Timeframe: medium term (3 to 5 years). • Compilation and dissemination of best practices in

setting up and sustaining credit rating system with a focus on SMEs.

• Identification and examination of integral elements and requirements (infrastructure, regulations etc.) of credit rating

• Setting up credit rating systems within the financial sector with special emphasis on SME special needs.

• Training of financial-sector staff in credit originating, appraisal, supervision and monitoring.

• On-line, regional inter-linkages for information sharing among national credit rating systems.

• Disseminated documentation on success

stories, and good and superior practices in the establishment and operation of credit rating systems within and outside the region.

• Establishment of national credit rating systems with on-line regional inter-linkages for information sharing.

• Capacity built and regional linkages set up in credit rating within the financial sector.

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Indicative outputs


establishment and maintenance of credit information reference and referral systems, with a focus on the special needs of SMEs. Timeframe: medium term (3-5 years). • Compilation and dissemination of success stories,

and of good and superior practices in setting up and sustaining credit information reference and referral systems, with a focus on the special needs of SMEs.

• Identification and examination of integral elements and requirements (infrastructure, regulations etc.) of credit information reference and referral systems.

• Setting up credit information reference and referral systems within the financial sector with special emphasis on SME special needs.

• Training of financial-sector staff in credit information reference and referral systems.

• On-line, regional inter-linkages for information sharing among national credit information reference and referral systems.


stories, and good and superior practices in the establishment and operation of credit information reference and referral systems within and outside the region.

• Establishment of national credit information reference and referral systems with on-line regional inter-linkages for information sharing.

• Capacity built and regional linkages set up in credit information reference and referral systems

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Indicative outputs

10

Widening and deepening SME access to credit

10.1 Regionalization and subregionalization of financial

schemes and alternative financial sources (credit guarantee scheme, seed and venture capital, inventory financing, equipment leasing, etc), and external investor base during the period of APBSD. • Compilation and dissemination of success stories,

and of good and superior practices in the provision of supplementary credit with a focus on the special financing needs of SMEs within and outside the region.

• Conducting feasibility studies on the regionalization and subregionalization of financial schemes and supplementary financial resources (credit guarantee, seed and venture capital, inventory financing and equipment leasing etc.), and external investor base.

• Based on feasibility studies, follow-up consideration and preparations for the regionalization and subregionalization of selected financial and supplementary financial schemes.

• Promoting the listing of SMEs on the stock exchanges within the region.


stories, and good and superior practices in the establishment and operation of financial schemes and supplementary financial resources with a focus on the special financing needs of SMEs within and outside the region.

• Feasibility studies on the regionalization and subregionalization of financial schemes and supplementary financial resources, and external investor base.

• Establishment and operation of selected financial and supplementary financial schemes on a regional and/or subregional basis.

• Increasing number of SMEs listed in regional stock exchanges.

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IV. Access to Technology


Indicative outputs

11.1 Collection and dissemination of best practices at the

enterprise and policy levels in technology upgrading and transfers, and intellectual property matters involving SMEs within and outside the region during the period of APBSD. • On-line dissemination and information sharing on

the above matters by inter-linked, on-line networks of provincial or industry-based clearing points or trading houses for SME businesses (see item 5.1 above), SME support agencies and/or business service providers within the region.

• Regular exchanges of views and experiences on the above matters among regional and subregional stakeholders, including large and transnational corporations.

• Promotion of technology upgrading and transfers of innovative technologies through subcontracting and inter-firm linkages.

• Promotion of internship schemes and study visits for technological capacity building involving SMEs of the region, as well as ASEAN-4 to ASEAN-6.


stories, and of good and superior practices at the enterprise and policy levels in technology upgrading and transfers, and intellectual property matters involving SMEs within and outside the region.

• Regular meetings held and information on the above matters shared across the region

• Formation of inter-firm networks and subcontracting (see item 3.1 above).

• Study visits and internship schemes organized (please see indicative outputs in item 2.4 above).

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SME technology upgrading and transfers of innovative technologies.

11.2 Regional pilot project in system development for

technological upgrading to enhance quality control and certification. Timeframe: 12 months. • Please see item 2.2 above


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Indicative outputs

11.3 Regional pilot project in system development for

technological upgrading to enhance quality, cost, and delivery. Timeframe: 12 months. • Please see item 2.2 above


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V. Creating Conducive Policy Environment


Indicative outputs

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Simplification, streamlining and rationalization of the procedures for SME registration, and the process for SME support services.

12.1. Collection and dissemination of best practices in

SME registration and support services within and outside the region during the period of APBSD. • On-line dissemination and information sharing on

the above matters by inter-linked, on-line networks of provincial or industry-based clearing points or trading houses for SME businesses (see item 5.1 above), SME support agencies and/or business service providers within the region.

• Regular exchanges of views and experiences on the above matters among regional and subregional stakeholders -- including government, SMEs, large and transnational corporations, and NGOs.

• For capacity building in the above matters, promotion of internship schemes and study visits of ASEAN-4 to SME support offices in ASEAN-6.


stories, and of good and superior practices in SME registration and support within and outside the region.

• Regular meetings held and information on the above matters shared across the region.

• Study visits and internship schemes organized.

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Indicative outputs

12.2 Establishment of a one-stop SME office in the

respective countries emphasising on 7 functional areas: facilitation, monitoring and evaluation, outreach, advocacy, research, information systems, and liaisons. Timeframe: medium term (3-5 years). • Conduct feasibility study on the above proposal. • Identify current strengths and weakness in

institutional arrangements for SMEs. • Define precise functions and responsibilities in

support, coordination and evaluation, and related resource requirements of alternative institutional arrangement(s).

• Identify opportunities for regional and subregional cooperation, including through on-line linkages and sharing of databases and information

• Disseminated feasibility study containing

actionable recommendations on one-stop SME office, and regional and subregional linkages.

12.1 Regional or subregional research study on ways and

means to simplify procedures, and reduce costs and delays in the formal registration of SMEs. Timeframe: 6-9 months. • Conducting regional or subregional study • Convening regional workshop to consider draft


• Disseminated research study with actionable

recommendations to simplify procedures, and reduce costs and delays in SME registration.

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Indicative outputs

13.1 Collection and dissemination of best practices in

policy and regulatory framework for SME development within ASEAN and outside the region during the period of APBSD. • On-line dissemination and information sharing on

the above matters by from inter-linked, on-line networks of provincial or industry-based clearing points or trading houses for SME businesses (see item 5.1 above), SME support agencies and/or business service providers within the region.

• Regular exchanges of views and experiences on the above matters among regional and subregional stakeholders -- including government, SMEs, large companies and transnational corporations, and NGOs.

• For capacity building in the above matters, promotion of internship schemes and study visits of ASEAN-4 to ASEAN-6.


stories, and of good and superior practices in reducing and removing policy and regulatory constraints on, and biases against, SMEs within and outside the region.


• Study visits and internship schemes organized

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Fine-tune policy and regulatory framework for SME Development.

13.2 Regional or subregional research study to review and

fine-tune existing policies and regulatory framework for ASEAN SMEs. Timeframe: 9-12 months. • Conducting regional or subregional study • Convening regional workshop to consider draft



recommendations to reduce or remove constraints and biases.

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Indicative outputs

14.1 Collection and dissemination of best practices in the

promotion of (i) public-private synergies and partnership, and (ii) closer interaction and more frequent dialogues between the public and private sectors for SME development and integration within and outside the region during the period of APBSD. • On-line dissemination and information sharing on

the above matters by from inter-linked, on-line networks of provincial or industry-based clearing points or trading houses for SME businesses (see item 5.1 above), SME support agencies and/or business service providers within the region.

• Regular exchanges of views and experiences on the above matters among regional and subregional stakeholders -- including government, SMEs, large companies and transnational corporations, and NGOs.

• For capacity building in the above matters, promotion of internship schemes and study visits of ASEAN-4 to ASEAN-6.


stories, and of good and superior practices in the promotion of (i) public-private synergies and partnership, and (ii) closer interaction and more frequent dialogues between the public and private sectors for SME development and integration within and outside the region.


• Study visits and internship schemes organized

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Promotion of public-private synergies and partnership for SME development and integration.

14.2 Regional or subregional research study in the

promotion of public-private synergies in providing business development services and extension activities. Timeframe: 9-12 months. • Conducting regional or subregional study • Convening regional workshop to consider draft



recommendations as regards public-private sector division of labour.

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