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The Belt and Road Initiative and SMEs in Ecuador: Strategic Perspectives for Strengthening the Bilateral Relationship and the Mutual Benefit

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Abstract

This chapter proposes to address strategic perspectives for the strengthening of China-Ecuador bilateral relationship; therefore, it begins with a general review of the deployment of the Chinese projection in the region, taking into account (a) the areas of cooperation set out in the official Chinese documents and initiatives, (b) the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI); and (c) in addition, analyze the proposal of the extension to Latin America. From there, we analyze the scenario of SMEs in Ecuador, their strengths and weaknesses; as well as the problems and obstacles that limit its development, growth, and internationalization. In the last segment, we discuss some suggestions aimed at strengthening Ecuadorian SMEs; to finally propose reflections and proposals from a strategic perspective aimed at strengthening the bilateral relationship and mutual benefit.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationA New Blue Ocean Prospects for Latin American SMEs in the Belt and Road Initiative
PublisherSpringer Singapore
Pages187-216
Number of pages30
ISBN (Electronic)9789811576874
ISBN (Print)9789811576867
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2021

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