The Role of BDS-P in Gap Reducing SMEs and Large Enterprises in Indonesia

Micro-, small-, and middle-scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia contribute substantially to national economy, however the existence of SMEs itself encounters problems inhibiting its performance and business capability; on the other hand, government gives limited help in dealing with many problems the SMEs encounter. The existence of Business Development Service-Provider (BDS-P) is an alternative solution to help SMEs develop their business and reduce the gap between large enterprises and SMEs in the term of productivity, ability in accessing market, accessing information, using technology, and in accessing funding sources, so that SME can contribute to economic growth, job opportunity fulfillment, and poverty alleviation in Indonesia.