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Government policies and donor strategies now reflect the belief that private sector development (ie enterprise development) promotes efficient economic growth and development and is a source of wealth, dynamism, competitiveness and knowledge. This page provides a guide to the best sites on business policy and strategy as well as strategic and international studies.

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Last updated January 10th 2012

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OECD orientations for Private Sector Development These orientations suggest broad policy outlines and practical donor strategies for promoting the private sector in developing countries. They take account of the evolution of thinking in this field and of current "best practice" in related assistance efforts. A key document despite its age IDB's policy on Private Sector Development Strategy The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) promotes development through the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. They invest in projects that will improve the business and investment environment and they also provide funding and technical assistance for companies whose projects will have a positive impact on the social and economic development of the region. Excellent site which includes key documents on IDB's strategy for private sector development, enterprise development and microenterprise development. Center for International Private Enterprise The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) was established in 1983 as an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. Its mission is to promote private enterprise and market-oriented economic reform around the globe by matching funds with a variety of local institutions in emerging democracies, including think tanks, business associations, educational institutions, and media training programs -- the building blocks of democratic society. In addition to going directly to the topic of your choice, or exploring the site on a geographical basis, you can also click on the What's New image on the left. This will lead you to a list of the recently added sites. On average 15/20 new sites are reviewed each month. Do not forget to send us your suggestions. OECD Policy Briefs OECD Policy Briefs are capsule (8-12 pages) treatments of economic and social issues being addressed at the OECD. Written for a general audience, each Brief explores a different issue by posing and responding to questions about it, discussing OECD's involvement and presenting policy responses. Di not miss the Briefs on "Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Local Strength, Global Reach", "Local Development and Job Creation" , and "Fostering Entrepreneuship". Centre for European Policy Studies The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today, with the objective of carrying out state-of-the-art policy research leading to solutions to the challenges facing Europe. Although not directly focused on SME development its areas of research such as Economic Policy, Financial Markets and Institutions, Regulatory Affairs, Trade Development and Policy are of particular relevance and interest. Excellent and very rich site wich provides access to a large number of special reports, working papers and newsletters. CIDA's Policy for Private Sector Development The objective of the Canadian International Development Agency's private sector development (PSD) policy is to create more, better, and decent jobs and sustainable livelihoods by helping markets to function well and by stimulating the growth of the local private sector in developing countries and countries in transition. Do not miss the opportunity to explore the other sections of ENTERWeb by clicking on the Menu on the left. You will then be able to visit the most popular sections such as Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, Knowledge Economy, Globalization, Women and also the new sections on Social Media and Culture and Business. European Community's Strategy for Private Sector Development The European Community considers the private sector as a leading actor in development, and thus as a major partner in its development cooperation.The proposed strategy is intended to make a powerful contribution to poverty elimination, and to the beneficial integration of ACP countries into a world economy which is rapidly becoming more globalised. Excellent document. WWW International Affairs Resources The International Affairs Network of Elizabethtown College maintains a comprehensive collection of annotated links to International Affairs resources on the Internet, organized by source and topic. The IAN Resource Pages are part of the World Wide Web Virtual Library. Of particular interest are the sections on international economy, international trade and international law. NIRA's World Directory of Think Tanks The directory, updated every three years by the National Institute for Research Advancement (NIRA) in Japan, identifies the institutions and people who influence public policy worldwide, and provides researchers, scholars, and policymakers a glimpse of the activities of 268 influential think tanks in 68 countries. A very good directory which unfortunately does not provide, with the exception of a few sites, information on the web addresses of the institutions which have already established a presence on the Internet. ILO Enterprise Strategy Although carefully hidden within the ILO site (under the 96 Enterprise Forum) this somewhat outdated working paper is well worth reading as an attempt to "promote effective collaboration between the ILO and enterprises for economic and social development in such key areas as employment creation, human resources development, improved working conditions and labour-management relations, based on enterprise growth and performance as well as equity". Europe Africa Do not miss the geographical sections where you can find extremely interesting sites with a country or regional focus not included in the thematic sections Asia Latin America The Aspen Institute The Aspen Institute is an international nonprofit educational institution dedicated to enhancing the quality of leadership through informed dialogue.Of particular interest are the Aspen Institute's Policy Programs, for instance the Economic Opportunities Program (EOP) which is a research and education program whose goal is to produce information and encourage dialogue on innovative community-based strategies for employment and income generation in disadvantaged communities, or the Rural Economic Policy Program (REPP) which organizes and supports focused learning and vigorous dialogue among rural economic development practitioners and policymakers. UNIDO's Policy Framework for SMEs This section of UNIDO's main site presents in very general terms their approach when supporting SME development.The most interesting part is the section on related documents. Interesting site but limited. Institute for International Economics The Institute for International Economics is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution devoted to the study of international economic policy. Interesting working papers. Do not miss their links to related sites. The Development Group for Alternative Policies Since 1977, The Development Group for Alternative Policies (The Development GAP) has worked to ensure that the knowledge, priorities and efforts of the women and men of the South inform decisions made in the North about their economies and the environments in which they live. Interesting documents on free trade and structural adjustment. Center for Strategic and International Studies The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a public policy research private institution dedicated to policy analysis and impact. Of interest are the work of the "Finance Working Group on Africa." (looking at the development of African equity markets) and the CSIS Business Alert (Financial news analysis by Center scholars). The Competitive Enterprise Institute The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) is a non-profit pro-market, public policy group committed to advancing the principles of free enterprise and limited government. Of relative interest is their Economic & Regulatory Reform Project . Sun Tzu and the Art of Business Sun Tzu's "Art of War" is not only the most ancient military strategic treatise of all times but is also now translated into key principles for establishing business strategies. This "semi commercial" web site aims to be a "launch pad" for people involved in business strategy, competitive analysis, and market research. Interesting approach which I hope will induce you into reading "The Art of War" which is both fascinating and essential in understanding "Asian" thinking.