Document: Microenterprises in Bangladesh: Contribution to Economic Growth

This report1 presents the results from a micro-level study conducted in Bangladesh that examines whether microenterprises (MEs) contribute to economic growth through forward linkages in value chains with larger enterprises (LEs). During the period from October 2005 to February 2006, quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 15 export-oriented LEs that outsource to producer MEs, as well as 301 MEs that have some history of linkages with traders and/or access to microfinance and training. The sample was limited to the non-agricultural sector.