KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organizaton) is one of the local actors in Manisa Province. KOSGEB’s mission is to increase the share of SMEs involved in economic and social development by providing qualified service and support so as to improve SMEs’ competitive power and disseminate a culture of entrepreneurship.

 Under this new approach, and in parallel to its extended mandate and coverage, KOSGEB has entered into an important period of change. The New Supports Programs within KOSGEB’s new vision have been designed with a participative approach, in which the opinions, needs, demands and expectations of SMEs and sectoral organisations have been considered every step of the way. Through its support programmes, KOSGEB plays an important role in the local development of the provinces.

We believe that the findings and recommendations in this report will bring a new perspective to SME-related policies in Turkey for creating new local development strategies and contribute to the targets set for 2023, the 100th anniversary of Turkey.