Author (Corporate) | European Investment Bank |
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Publisher | EC |
Publication Date | 2006 |
Content Type | Report |
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a major source of jobs, entrepreneurial skills and innovation as well as economic and social cohesion in the EU. There are some 23 million SMEs in the European Union (EU), accounting for over 99% of all enterprises and contributing up to 80% of employment in some industrial sectors, such as textiles, construction or furniture. |
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Source Link | http://www.eib.org/projects/topics/sme/index.htm |
Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Politics and International Relations |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
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