Strengthening SMEs competitiveness to activate their role in achieving economic development in Algeria

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This paper aims to highlight the role played by SMEs in economic development by enhancing their competitiveness.

Small and medium enterprises are considered the main drivers of the economy.

In view of the central role played by these institutions in term of job creation and reducing the average of unemployment, achieving growth, bringing direct foreign investment and participate broadly in the GDP, and economic development in general, Therefore, This has led to interest in enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises.