OECD framework for the evaluation of SME and entrepreneurship policies and programmes.
Contributors: Potter, Jonathan; Storey, D. J.; SourceOECD (Online service); Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Publisher: OECD
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Number of pages: 122
ISBN-13: 9789264040083
Subjects: Small business -- OECD countries.; Entrepreneurship -- OECD countries.; Small business -- Government policy -- OECD countries.; Entrepreneurship -- Government policy -- OECD countries.
Other titles: Cadre de l'OCDE sur l'évaluation des politiques et des programmes à l'égard des PME et de l'éntrepreneuriat.
Description: This framework provides policy makers with a practical and accessible guide to best practice evaluation methods for SME and entrepreneurship policies and programs. It uses case studies from a wide range of OECD countries to examine the benefits of evaluation and how best to address common issues that arise when commissioning and undertaking SME and entrepreneurship evaluations. Key evaluation principles are set out, including the 'Six Steps to Heaven' approach. These principles are illustrated with examples of evaluations of national, regional and local programs that can be explored further by the reader. The publication focuses not only on the evaluation of individual policies and programs, but also on peer review evaluations and assessment of the impact of SMEs and entrepreneurship of mainstream programs that do not have business development as their principal aim. This book complements other existing guidelines, as it focuses particularly on problem situations and exceptions to the general rules.--Publisher's description.
Notes: "... was written by ... Jonathan Potter ... and ... David Storey ..."--Foreword.

Also available in French under the title: Cadre de l'OCDE sur l'évaluation des politiques et des programmes à l'égard des PME et de l'éntrepreneuriat.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-101).

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