Implementation of the Small Business Act Developing new assessment instruments

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1 WITH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE EUROPEAN UNION Implementation of the Small Business Act Developing new assessment instruments Antonio Fanelli Private Sector Development Division - OECD 1

2 Objectives Overall objective: Improving the business environment for SMEs in the Western Balkans + Turkey, set against the Copenhagen economic criteria through a comprehensive and comparative assessment of the implementation of the Small Business Act (SBA). Specific objectives: Providing a monitoring assessment of the progress made in the ten policy principles covered by the SBA Promoting the exchange of experiences in policy elaboration and implementation among the pre-accession economies and the OECD countries, through regional meetings Analysing and debating key thematic issues on policy elaboration and implementation in relation to the principles covered by the SBA through focus groups and/or company surveys Facilitating policy dialogue and programme co-ordination involving policy-makers, private sector organisations, NGOs and donors (IFIs, multilateral and bilateral organisations) Presenting results of the policy evaluation exercise in a Report on the Implementation of the SBA.

3 Deliverables Development of a new monitoring tool for SME policy, based on the SBA SME stakeholder meetings in every partner economy to discuss and validate the assessment results Publication of a regional report on the implementation of the SBA, including regional and country-specific policy recommendations Monitoring of specific policy measures / priorities and workshops to coach the partner economies how to measure the impact of specific SME policy measures [see end of presentation].

4 The SME Policy Index Methodology SME Policy Index Dimensions 1. Rewarding entrepreneurship and thriving family business 2. Second chance Bankruptcy rules 3. Think Small First principle 4. Responsive public administration 5. Adapted Public procurement and State Aid 6. Timely payments in commercial transactions/access to Finance 7. Benefitting from a Single Market 8. Skills Upgrading and innovation 9. Environment and SMEs 10.SMEs and access to markets

5 Access to Finance Indicators Sources of external finance for SMEs Legal and regulatory framework Other factors that affect demand and supply of finance Credit guarantee schemes Cadastre Financial literacy Public start-up funding Business Angels network Microfinance Facilities (including Credit Unions) Availability of Risk Capital (e.g. venture capital, private equity funds) Leasing Credit information services Registration systems for moveable assets Collateral and provisioning requirements Creditor rights Access to stock market

6 The SME Policy Index is organised to involve all levels in the evaluation and input process Private Sector Local Consultants Country Economic Team EC, OECD, E BRD, ETF Core Team EC/OECD Experts Local Experts EC, OECD, EBRD, ETF Core Team collects data and interviews OECD,EC, EBRD, and ETF experts to establish a preliminary level of progress for each country in each policy dimension Local consultants build from the first measurement by collecting primary data in the countries and conducting interviews with local experts. The results analysed by the Core Team and incorporated into the level of progress The Private Sector and the National SBA Coordinator s Team conduct separate evaluation. This provides an opportunity to step back and analyse the measurements in a broader context. After consultation mechanisms are complete, all parties confirm a final measurement, which is published

7 Process How the SME Policy Index is different from other indices The SME Policy Index relative to other indices from international organisations Main Differentiating factors of the SME Policy Index: Participatory/ Collaborative/ Targetoriented Policy-specific evaluation External evaluation FIAS reports Country specific SME Policy Index EBRD Transition Report, WB/EBRD BEEPS Regional Geographical Coverage World Bank Doing Business Report Global Focus on a very specific region where history, culture and geography allow for more relevant benchmarking between countries. Tripartite participatory approach to evaluation and measurement including government, private sector, and the EC, OECD, EBRD, ETF. Comprehensive evaluation of the SME Policy environment structured along ten key dimensions in line with the European Charter for SMEs. Does not only measure but also provides guidance on how to improve through good practices and policy recommendations. Meta Index which incorporates existing work already conducted by other organisations (e.g., World Bank s Doing Business report).

8 Strengths and Limitations of the SME Policy Index Strengths The indicators have been structured to be fully compatible with the European Small Business Act. Combination of original data collected by EC/OECD/EBRD/ETF with existing data from sources such as the World Bank or the United Nations. Use of a common scoreboard facilitates public-private consultation and IC Core encourages action. Team The scoreboard approach also helps public officials to communicate better with respect to policy progress and areas where more reform is necessary. The SME Policy Index incorporates best practice examples and policy recommendations. Limitations Measuring effective implementation of government policy can be difficult. Distinction between scoring levels can be challenged, especially when above 3. A simple Weighting System has been incorporated to give more important indicators a higher weight. Not all dimensions have the same importance the balance of this importance varies between countries There tends to be a lack of general national statistics on SMEs, due to problems such as a uniform definition of an SME. The SME Policy Index does not cover all aspects of SME Policy but instead focuses on the Small Business Act.

9 Organisation The project is jointly implemented by the OECD, the EC, the European Training Foundation (ETF), and the EBRD Each organisation is in charge of the SBA areas it has the most expertise in (e.g. ETF: human capital; EBRD: access to finance) Co-operated with the OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration on the SBA dimension of SME taxation Close co-operation with the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship on the assessment of Turkey.

10 Timeline April 2011: Launch of the project April 2011 September 2011: Tripartite assessment: i. Local consultants independent assessment with focus on private sector ii. Desk research by partner organisations iii. Self-assessment by Western Balkan governments October November 2011: Country stakeholder meetings to compare assessments February 2012: Regional meeting to finalise assessment scores June 2012: Publication of regional report

11 Example of Output (I) SME Policy Index 2009 Regional Report: page regional report on the implementation of the SBA in the Western Balkans - Analysis and scoring of over 70 policy indicators across the region including a comparison between 2007 and Regional and country-specific policy recommendations - Special section on policies to support high growth SMEs - Report launching at high-level conference including European Commission Vice President and five Western Balkan Ministers.

12 Example of Output (II): progress in scoring between 2007 and 2009 regional reports

13 Score Example of Output (III): scores for individual dimensions in Serbia s 2009 assessment 5.00 SRB SRB 0.00

14 First results emerging from the 2011/12 assessment Serbia has shown progress in several areas: Institutional framework and regulatory reform; Company registration and e-government; Innovation policy Export promotion

15 SME Company Survey Results for Serbia 15

16 Share of Total I. General Information Serbia 50% 47% Distribution of SMEs by Operating Sector 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 16% 9% 7% 7% 6% 3% 1% 1% 1% 1% Operating Sector Results based on a sample of 70 companies. 16

17 I. General Information Serbia Distribution of SMEs by Location Belgrade 14% Other 47% Nis 20% Novi Sad 19% Results based on a sample of 70 companies. 17

18 I. General Information Serbia Average Years in Operation Average Number of Employees Head Office and Location of Operations Ownership Structure Position of Interviewee The same location 81% Different locations 19% Limited liability company 74% Entrepreneur/Sole proprietorship 14% Joint stock company 10% Other 1% Owner - 53% Manager - 37% Other - 10% Results based on a sample of 70 companies. 18

19 II. Operational Environment Serbia Average Company Turnover 2010 Average Investment Average Forecast Investment ,260,777 EUR 154,328 EUR 210,978 EUR Exporting Companies Yes 63% No 37% Share of Exports Gov t finance schemes applications Government finance schemes Successful applications 1-15% - 58% 16-30% - 16% 31-50% - 5% Over 50% - 21% Yes 50% No 50% Yes 97% No 3% 19

20 Millions II. Operational Environment In Comparison Average Company Turnover (2010, mn EUR) ALB BIH HRV KOS MKD MNE SRB TUR

21 Thousands II. Operational Environment In Comparison 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, Average Company Investment ( , th EUR) , ALB BIH HRV KOS MKD MNE SRB TUR 21

22 Thousands II. Operational Environment In Comparison 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, Average Company Forecast Investment ( , th EUR) , , ,140 ALB BIH HRV KOS MKD MNE SRB TUR 22

23 II. Operational Environment In Comparison Exporting Companies (% of all companies) 100% 80% 60% 83% 63% 58% 79% 51% 63% 53% 40% 33% 20% 0% ALB BIH HRV KOS MKD MNE SRB TUR 23

24 II. Operational Environment In Comparison 60% Applications to Government Finance Schemes (% of total companies) Successful Applications Denied Applications 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% ALB BIH HRV KOS MKD MNE SRB TUR 24

25 II. Operational Environment Serbia - Top 5 most important business environment conditions Stronger consumer demand Ranked as top priority by: 33% More stable economic environment More stable regulatory conditions with easier access to licenses/permits and less bureaucracy Receiving business friendlier loans from banks More and better qualified personnel available 22% 20% 10% 3% Of respondents Note: Ranking calculated taking into account all responses and by awarding 5 points for priority 1, 4 points for priority 2, etc. 25

26 III. Perception of Government Policy Serbia: Top 3 Most Sought-After Government Policies for SMEs Ranked as top priority by: Improved business regulation: simplification, better assessment for new legislation, Public-Private- Consultations 35% Easy access to loans and credits 19% Support in export promotion and financial support 10% Of respondents 26

27 III. Perception of Government Policy Serbia: Perceived Performance of Government Policies for SMEs Very Poor Fair Good Excellent Support in export promotion and financial support Promotion of environmental management systems and standards Support in innovation and upgrading skills of SME staff More benefits from the Single Market through better technical Easy access to loans and credits Transparent public procurement and SME support services Simpler procedures for business: company Improved business regulation: simplification, better assessment Enhanced bankruptcy procedures, fast second chance for SMEs Promotion of entrepreneurial learning Very Poor Fair Good Excellent 27

28 III. Perception of Government Policy Serbia: Priority Improvements for Government Policies for SMEs Policy Priority Improvement Easy access to loans and credits Support in innovation and upgrading skills of SME staff Promotion of environmental management systems and standards Support in export promotion and financial support Promotion of entrepreneurial learning Enhanced bankruptcy procedures, fast second chance for SMEs Improved business regulation: simplification, better assessment for new legislation, Public-Private-Consultations Simpler procedures for business: company registration, simplified rules Transparent public procurement and SME support services More benefits from the Single Market through better technical regulations, standardizations, accreditation More financial resources allocated Better coordination among support programmes Better promotion of support programmes 28