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The contents of this table could easily be replicated to capture the problems faced by SMEs all over the
world in one form or another. What distinguishes the problems in one country from another is the scale
and depth of the problems and the institutional robustness that is available to help overcome these
constraints. The absence of specific data for each country and for SMEs in different sectors makes it
difficult to demonstrate the scale and depth and the necessary actions that could or should be taken to
address the constraints with a view to making progress. Chapter 5 proposes a framework of study to
improve the evidence about SME-specific barriers to export and provide a more solid ground for policy
design, implementation and assessment.