1997 White Paper on Small and Medium Enterprises in Japan

- Promoting the Essential Functions of Small and Medium Business -

April 1997

Small and Medium Enterprise Agency

* Outline of 1997 White Paper on Small and Medium Enterprises

* Main Points Presented in 1997 White Paper on Small and Medium Enterprises

1. target
   
   Key Issue (1):"Preparing for Change"
   Key Issue (2): "Top Quality Management Resources"
   Key Issue (3): "Strategic Alliances"
   
   
2. Outline
   
   1.Trends
   2.Background
   3.Structural Change
   4.Small and Medium Business Key to Japanese Industrial Growth
   5.Emphasis(Management Reform)
   6.Environmental Improvements