Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority

Pakistan's organisation for the development of small and medium enterprises in the country

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA)[1][2] (Urdu: اختیاریہَ برائے متوسط و خرد کاراندازی) is an autonomous institution of the Government of Pakistan under Ministry of Industries and Production. SMEDA was established in October 1998 for encouraging and facilitating the development and growth of small and medium enterprises in the country.[3]

SMEDA is not only an SME policy-advisory body for the government of Pakistan but also facilitates other stakeholders in addressing their SME development agendas. Its main objective is to formulate Policy to encourage the growth of SMEs in the country and to advise the Government on fiscal and monetary issues related to SMEs.[4]

#### Challenges Faced by SMEs in Pakistan

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* SMEs struggle to secure loans due to stringent banking requirements and lack of collateral.
* Insufficient industrial zones, unreliable energy supplies, and poor logistics hinder growth.
* Many SMEs rely on outdated technology, reducing productivity and global competitiveness.
* A shortage of technical expertise limits innovation and operational efficiency.
* Complex legal and regulatory frameworks discourage entrepreneurship.[5]

## See also

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* Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation
* Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company
* Trade Development Authority of Pakistan

## References

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1. ^ "SMEDA promoting entrepreneurship in agriculture sector - PakObserver". 13 April 2018.
2. ^ Report, Bureau (4 January 2018). "Smeda, Mardan varsity to build capacity of SMEs". `{{cite web}}`: `|first=` has generic name (help)
3. ^ "Welcome to Plan9 | Plan9".
4. ^ "Ministry of Industries and Production".
5. ^ "Empowering Small Businesses in Pakistan".

## External links

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* Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA)

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Minister: Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi

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* Pakistan Steel Mills
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* Pakistan Stone Development Company
* Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority
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