I. Japan's SME Policies in Relation to the Country's Economic Development
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1955

1962
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-- Rectification of Dual Structure(Gaps between SMEs and Large Enterprises)
- Systematization of SMEs policy
(Finance / Organizational Upgrading / Management Diagnosis & Guidance)
- Response for the Structure of Division of Labor among Subcontracting Enterprises |
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1963

1972
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-- Modernization of SME
- 1963 Establishment of “Small and Medium Enterprise Basic Law”
. Intensification of Policies for Rectifying Disadvantages
. Measures for Small-scale Enterprises
. Measures for Enriching Equity Capital
(Small and Medium Business Investment and Consultation Co., Ltd.)
. SME Modernization Promotion Law |
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1973

1984
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-- Knowledge Intensification
-- Enriching Intangible Managerial Resources
- Institute for Small Business Management and Technology
- Small Business Information Center
- SME Regional Information Center in Districts |
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1985

1999
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-- Structural Change and Industrial Agglomeration
-- Measures for Supporting Start-up and New Businesses
- Temporary Law concerning Measures for the Promotion of the Creative Business Activities of Small and Medium Enterprises |
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2000

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-- 1999 Amendment of “Small and Medium Enterprise Basic Law”
- Promoting Diverse and Vigorous Growth and Development of Independent SMEs
. Promoting Business Innovation and New Business Start-ups
. Strengthening Management Base of SMEs
. Facilitating Adaptation to Economic and Social Changes |
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