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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Acronyms and abbreviations ....................................................................................................................... 6
1. Introduction and key findings .................................................................................................................. 7
2. The relevance of the SME sector for Myanmar’s economy .................................................................... 8
The role played by the SME sector .......................................................................................................... 9
Key challenges to support the expansion of a sound business sector in Myanmar.................................. 9
3. Overview of SME statistics in Myanmar .............................................................................................. 11
Existing statistics ................................................................................................................................... 11
Data collection ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Uses of SME statistics ........................................................................................................................... 12
Dissemination of available SME statistics ............................................................................................. 13
4. Challenges to improving SME data ....................................................................................................... 13
5. Examples of good international practices .............................................................................................. 17
Morocco: Establishing a single administrative business register ........................................................... 17
Moldova: Collecting data on individual entrepreneurs .......................................................................... 17
Denmark: Developing a comprehensive statistical business register .................................................... 18
6. The role of international co-operation in fostering consistency ............................................................ 18
7. Conclusions and possible further support by the OECD to Myanmar .................................................. 19
References ................................................................................................................................................. 21

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