Internationalisation of SMEs (Dimension 10) in Eastern partner countries

The relatively small size of most Eastern partner (EaP) countries’ domestic markets and the recent trade agreements underscore the importance of SME internationalisation for the region. Exposure to foreign competition and integration into global value chains can increase firm productivity through better management practices, higher employment, innovation, knowledge transfer and stronger business networks. Dimension 10 assesses government support (both financial and non-financial) for SMEs to access international markets and become integrated into global value chains.