Targeted Support for SMEs: A Missing Pillar in Iran’s Sanctioned Economy
By Basim Laleh, Economic Reporter | Borna News Agency: As Iran navigates challenges stemming from international sanctions and constraints on capital access, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) — considered the backbone of production and employment in many high-performing economies — remain an area for significant policy focus. Meanwhile, the experience of East Asian countries demonstrates that accelerating sustainable development requires strengthening the SME sector.