Assessment of policies, programmes and regulations relating to MSME and start-up development
in Abu Dhabi
Strengthening the performance and economic contribution of micro, small and medium-sized
enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups is central to Abu Dhabi’s goal of creating a more
diversified and competitive economy. This report provides an assessment of policies,
programmes and regulations relating to MSME and start-up development in Abu Dhabi.
The assessment is structured around six thematic areas: i) access to finance, ii)
the availability of skills and capabilities, iii) access to markets, iv) the business
environment, v) innovation and digitalisation, and vi) future opportunities for MSME
and start-up development. For each thematic area, an analysis of existing issues,
challenges and policy approaches is provided, in addition to policy recommendations
and relevant examples of international policy practices. The report was prepared by
the OECD Secretariat and external experts based on information gathered by the OECD
in Abu Dhabi in the form of written documentation, questionnaire responses, stakeholder
interviews and roundtable meetings as well as desk research on policy practices in
other countries.
Available from May 24, 2023
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