Re: [wg-review] SME constituency?

["Philip Sheppard" <philip.sheppard@aim.be>]

Before we all get carried away in support of a constituency for small
business (SMEs) I think I should point out that the existing Business
Constituency (BC) is currently representing SMEs.

The BC represents thousands of SMEs indirectly via its association
membership. The BC represents them directly with its explicit category for
SME membership - which charges a significantly reduced fee.

SME representation in the DNSO faces the same dilemma as SME representation
in public policy. SME's are typically too small to afford the time/money
commitment to participate in non-core activities. Representation via
industry associations is the typical solution.
Philip.


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