摘要
Small and Medium Enterprises （SMEs） play an important role in all economies and are key generators of employment, earnings, and economic growth stimulators. In Albania, small and medium enterprises represent 99.6 percent of all registered business entities and are the main source in providing employment （Enhancing SME Development in Albania： A Study on Macro-Financial Soundness Indicators, 2011）. The aim of this study is to give a short description on the situation of the small and medium enterprises in Albania, giving more focus on the problem faced and the role of the Albanian government on this process. A descriptive analysis is carried out using secondary sources. This study will be a reference for any future study that will be focused on the identification and assessment of factors affecting the SME＇s performance and the examination of relationship between fmancial institutions and SMEs growth.
