1、Promoting SME Competitiveness in EswatiniStronger business fundamentals for value-added exportsEeIn collaboration withFunded by the European UnionStreet address:ITC 54-56,rue de Montbrillant 1202 Geneva,SwitzerlandPostal address:ITC Palais des Nations 1211 Geneva 10,Switzerland Telephone:+41 22 730

2、0111Fax:+41 22 733 4439E-mail:itcregintracen.orgInternet:http:/www.intracen.orgThe International Trade Centre(ITC)is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations.International Trade Centre 2022 Shutterstock ITC ShutterstockPhotos coverPromoting SME Competitiveness in Eswat

3、iniStronger business fundamentals for value-added exportsiiAbout the paperSmall firms are at the heart of Eswatinis participation in international value chains.But they often struggle to trade due to production capacity constraints,including inadequate managerial skills and certification,failure to

4、engage with business support organizations and weak linkages with suppliers and buyers.Furthermore,innovation levels are low and many Swazi businesses cannot access finance.The COVID-19 pandemic,social unrest and climate change have aggravated these challenges.This report,based on data from the SME

5、Competitiveness Survey,recommends measures to reinforce business support services and improve the business and financial management skills of Swazi companies.Publisher:International Trade CentreTitle:Promoting SME Competitiveness in Eswatini:Stronger business fundamentals for value-added exportsPubl

6、ication date and place:Geneva,December 2022Page count:70Language:EnglishITC Document Number:RSE-22-79.ECitation:International Trade Centre(2022).Promoting SME Competitiveness in Eswatini:Stronger business fundamentals for value-added exports.ITC,Geneva.For more information,contact:Valentina Rollo,ro