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Enterprise development, especially as it relates to micro, small and medium enterprise development is a complex endeavour with many facets (policy environment, entrepreneurship, innovation, competitiveness, subcontracting, etc. ) which require investigation and research.This page lists and rates electronic resources related to international business and enterprise development research.

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Last updated May 24th 2005

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Social Science Research Network The Social Science Research Network (SSRN) is devoted to the rapid worldwide dissemination of social science research and is composed of a number of specialized research networks in each of the social sciences ( Accounting, Economics, Finance, Legal) Excellent site. IDS Globalisation Research Team From the Institute of International Studies in Sussex, this Globalisation Page for research on trade, international finance, enterprise, industry and related topics provides details on current research carried out at the Institute. Do not miss the sections on collective efficiency and East Asian financial crisis. It is really research at its best: current, relevant and complete. CiberWeb - Centers for International Business Education and Research The 27 Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBERs) were created to increase and promote the United States ' capacity for international understanding and economic enterprise. They form a powerful network focused on improving American competitiveness by providing comprehensive services and programs that help U.S. business succeed in global markets. Although very much US focused, the site is quite useful due to the wide coverage of international business research. A Business Researcher's Interests (TM) The purpose of this site is to serve as the WWW resource for researchers, academics and practitioners with interest in Information Processes, Information Systems and Information Technologies that are relevant to Contemporary Organizational Issues. Small Business Research Portal Set up by Dr Lew Perren from the University of Brighton, this portal has been designed to provide links to internet sites that will be helpful to fellow small business researchers. Includes links to mega sites, research books and news, etc.. Focus is mostly academic, with an emphasis on the UK, but excellent and promising initiative. The Enterprise Research Institute for Latin America The Enterprise Research Institute for Latin America was founded recently to study the business environment in Latin America. Its work includes evaluating conditions for entrepreneurship and investment both from the perspective of individual investors and reformers. It also deals with issues of small and medium sized enterprises. Their approach on "second generation reforms" and their publication page are quite interesting. Centre for International Research and Advisory Networks. (CIRAN) The Centre's main objectives are: (i) promoting international cooperation in the field of research in various disciplines with a focus on social, economic and technological development in countries of the South (development related research), and (ii) creating facilities to assist those countries in strengthening their research capacity. Do not miss the development-related information on the Internet (manual) . Forecasting Principles The Forecasting Principles site, created by Professor J. Scott Armstrong of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, provides a comprehensive and structured review of the state of knowledge about forecasting methods. A very good site, useful for researchers and practitioners as well as educators. Enterprise Research Foundation The Enterprise Research Foundation (ERF) is a not-for-profit institution that conducts research that emphasizes the need for continuing, consistent reform along the path to an open economy. The focus is on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), second generation policy reform, social issues important to developing countries as well as sustainable development. It advocates market oriented solutions to promote economic development. It is possible to download a few quite interesting reports. RISEbusiness The Research Institute for Small & Emerging Business (RISEbusiness) is an independent, nonprofit research and educational organization, located in Washington, which focuses on the need for objective, nonpartisan policy research on small and emerging enterprises and their influence on the nation. (ie US). Potentially interesting but somewhat limited. Conference Board A not-for-profit, non-advocacy organization, the Conference Board: is the world's leading business membership and research organization, connecting senior executives from more than 2,900 enterprises in over 60 nations. Unfortunately, despite the numerous business research areas, not much "free" detailed information is available on site. National SBDC Research Network The National SBDC Research Network provides research support to over 900 Small Business Development Centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The Research Network is funded by the US Small Business Administration and administered by the State University of New York. This site is dedicated to the provision of information deemed useful to the potential or ongoing entrepreneur. Links to Business Resources. Very good links to SBDCs in the U.S. Research Institute for SMEs The core mission of the Institute (hosted by the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières) is to foster the advancement of knowledge on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to their development through fundamental and applied research. Interesting approach and concept but the site does not provide much direct value added with the exception of a few downloadable research papers Entrepreneuriat Contact This site is developed by the entrepreneurship research network of AUPELF-UREF and reflects the implication of francophone universities in enterprise related research, mostly with regards to financing outside of normal banking channels. Contains interesting research documents. Unfortunately the site does not appear to have been updated since 1998.