Building capacities for agricultural smes to overcome export challenges: empirical study in Da Lat

Abstract

This paper examines challenges of agricultural SMEs in export by investigating cases studies of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Da Lat and seeking perceptions of authorities in this city by conducting a series of individual in-depth interviews. The issue related to management capacity of Da Lat SMEs was also explored as it is considered as the key factor leading to the constraints of SMEs in agricultural export. The evaluations on the limitations and causes are then provided, based on which the solutions with regard to management capacity enhancement are offered. The paper is expected to make theoretical contribution in the development of knowledge related to human resource and supply chain management.