unequal. Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), some regions and social groups have lagged behind. Poland …-intensive products that incorporate little domestic value added. The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has put additional pressures on SMEs …. A broad range of well-coordinated policies is required to boost SMEs’ internationalisation and their productivity, while …

policies; ii) education and skills; to ensure adequate skills for accessing good quality jobs; and iii) urban environments …

The current study examines the impact of GVCs on the performance of SMEs in Uva and central provinces of Sri Lanka … success factors in relation to linking SMEs with GVCs are also identified. A total of 329 SMEs in both provinces were surveyed … analysis found that SMEs that are linked with GVCs have a higher level of profit than those that are not. Apart from the direct …

generation of innovation at the firm levels. Internationalization and interaction for SMEs represent action strategies in an … this paper we analyze the predictors of innovation generation in SMEs, demonstrating the relevance of internationalization … and cooperation strategies in Basque and Sicilian firms comparing the two experiences. SMEs constitute the majority …

these firms and domestic SMEs, notably by establishing applied research centres. Entrepreneurship should be fostered by …

of workers with little formal education in manufacturing relative to other industries has declined. Second, the disapp …

Attention to the issue of inequalities in education has risen considerably after the COVID-19 pandemic. Research points … labour, power and wealth. This Briefing Paper assesses the current international debate on inequality in education focussing …, we will provide an overview of the current status quo of global disparities in education. Finally, we will analyse the …