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Small- and medium-sized enterprises and sustainable development: In the shadows of large lead firms in global value chains

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the potential contribution of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and derive implications for policymakers based on the insights. Our findings indicate that despite their comparatively smaller size, SMEs can contribute significantly to the achievement of the SDGs. We conclude that both lead firms and policymakers need to take a more differentiated approach in their interactions with SMEs. Instead of universally regarding smaller firms as standard takers, lead firms and policymakers need to acknowledge that they can make a significant contribution to standard-setting and standard-adapting efforts. Consequently, SMEs need to be regarded as an important resource in multi-stakeholder initiatives regarding the SDGs.

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Author(s): Sinkovics N, Sinkovics RR, Archie-Acheampong J

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of International Business Policy

Year: 2021

Volume: 4

Issue: 1

Pages: 80-101

Print publication date: 01/03/2021

Online publication date: 11/02/2021

Acceptance date: 11/12/2020

Date deposited: 10/09/2024

ISSN (print): 2522-0691

ISSN (electronic): 2522-0705

Publisher: Springer Nature

URL: https://doi.org/10.1057/s42214-020-00089-z

DOI: 10.1057/s42214-020-00089-z

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