THE SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SME) SECTOR AS A BASIS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH “ALGERIA CASE STUDY”
Abstract
This study aimed to identify the role and position of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) sector in economic growth in Algeria, it relied on official reports from accredited bodies and institutions from 2021 to 2025, The study reached a set of conclusions, including: the growth in the SME population was 5.71% across all legal sectors, representing a total net increase of 73,438 SMEs, thus contributing to the country's economic growth, and increased funding support for SME financing through an expansion of loan programs.
The study concluded with a set of proposals, including the need to rely on digitization and reduce heavy bureaucracy and complex tax procedures.
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