SME Conference

SMEs constitute 99% of economic establishments, contribute 40% to GDP, add 25% to manufacturing value added and provide 78% of non-agriculture jobs in the country. There are no two opinions, among policy makers, that SME sector needs to be strengthened as an engine for sustainable economic growth, and initiation of SME focused research is a key step towards this end. There is also wide agreement that instigating such a culture invariably calls for collaboration of industry, academia, government, and development agencies. SME Conference is a step towards this direction. The conference will bring together SME representative bodies, academia, concerned government departments, international development agencies, financial institutions, large scale enterprises, and researchers. It will underscore the challenges and prospects of SME sector in Pakistan, and furnish declamations for all stakeholders, in general; and policy makers in particular. We welcome case studies, empirical and conceptual scholarly contributions related to SME Sector of Pakistan. It may include any topics/issues related to SME sector of Pakistan. SME Conference is a joint initiative by University of Management and Technology (UMT) and Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), Government of Pakistan. 1st SME Conference was held in May, 25th 2016. 2nd International SME Conference was held in March 15-16th, 2017 and 3rd International SME Conference will be held in 2018, announcement made by CEO SMEDA Mr Sher Ayub Khan.