Designing a “Masterplan Mittelstand” (main study) based on scientific data and on a comprehensive participation process with relevant stakeholders

The study for the development of a “Masterplan Mittelstand” [small and medium-sized businesses] aims at describing and analyzing the current strengths and weaknesses of the SME sector in Baden-Württemberg. On this basis, challenges, visions, strategies and the recommendations for action are derived for the medium-term development of the SME sector in Baden-Württemberg.

Against the background of economic transformation, technological and organisational change and demographic development, the first part of the project identifies the situation and prospects of SMEs in a strengths/weaknesses-analysis. The second part of the project derives proposals for fields of action, instruments and the coordination of SME policy. The report recommends a comprehensive three-stage action programme based on 1. urgency, 2. broad impact and 3. transformation management. The analyses are based on the evaluation of statistical data, own surveys and a participation process of relevant stakeholders.

The report (in German) can be downloaded here.