MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This research focuses upon establishing the relationship between the growth and development of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan for the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country. For this purpose, the research work is aimed at identifying issues and constraints in the SME sector at different levels, which includes lack of access to finance, constraints related to productivity in the SMEs, use of outdated technology, dearth of research and development and value chain limitations.