Masterplan Mittelstand published |

The report commissioned by the Ministry of Economy, Labor and Tourism is now available. It examines medium-sized businesses as the heart and backbone of the Baden-Württemberg economy.

A scientific consortium consisting of the Center for European Economic Research Mannheim (ZEW), the Institute for Applied Economic Research Tübingen (IAW) and the Institute for SME Research at the University of Mannheim (ifm) has developed a Master Plan for SMEs in Baden-Württemberg in order to strengthen SME policy in a data driven manner. The report analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of medium-sized companies and recommends a comprehensive three-stage action program based on 1. urgency, 2. broad impact and 3. transformation management.

The report can be downloaded here.

The press release from the Ministry of Economy, Labor and Tourism is available here.

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