While Small Business Saturday is a US tradition, it underscores the vital contributions—and potential—of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to economies worldwide. How do MSMEs perform across sectors and subsectors? What is their economic contribution in terms of jobs and value added? McKinsey’s Marco Piccitto and coauthors address these questions and more, including how to narrow the productivity gap with larger companies. Discover key findings from the report and learn how supporting MSMEs can boost global economies. Then, explore additional insights for more on how best to raise MSME productivity and capture value.
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