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dc.titleEnabling Enterprise Competitiveness in Latin America and the Caribbean through ISO Management System Standards
dc.contributor.authorWilson, Steven R.
dc.contributor.authorMaizza-Neto, Octavio
dc.contributor.orgunitOffice of the Multilateral Investment Fund
dc.date.available2011-02-08T00:00:00
dc.date.issue1999-11-18T00:00:00
dc.description.abstractThis paper was first presented at a conference sponsored by the MIF and the IDB to examine the impact of quality and the related issues of ISO management systems standards upon the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region. A program of assistance to support SMEs in improving their competitiveness through continuous improvement and the cost-effective uses of the ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards is introduced.
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0008554
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Enabling-Enterprise-Competitiveness-in-Latin-America-and-the-Caribbean-through-ISO-Management-System-Standards.pdf
dc.language.isoen
dc.mediumAdobe PDF
dc.publisherInter-American Development Bank
dc.subjectBusiness Development
dc.subjectSmall Business
dc.subject.keywordsQuality Management Standards
dc.typeTechnical Notes
idb.identifier.pubnumberTechnical Notes
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