(Reproduced electronically in May 2009). The ‘APEC High Level Meeting on Driving SMEs’ Growth to Promote Local Development’ was held on 31 March and 1 April 2008 in Chinese Taipei. This publication includes the presentation materials used in the workshop.

• Contents Page
• Opening Remarks
• Keynote Speeches
• Session 1 Local Development Strategies, Tools and Instruments
• Session 2 Better Local Governance for SME Growth
• Session 3 Promoting Local Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Session 4 Financial Support for Local SMEs
• Session 5 SME Strategies to Develop Local Markets
• Session 6 Building Partnership for Local Development
• Final Report