INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES OF SUPPORTING SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES

Abstract This article examines international practices of supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in developed countries. An analysis of various approaches to public and private support for SMEs is conducted, including credit guarantees, business incubators and educational programs. The main goal of the study is to identify successful international support models that can be adapted to the conditions of Kazakhstan. The results show that a combined approach involving public and private initiatives contributes to the creation of a sustainable and competitive entrepreneurial environment. The article also offers prospects for further research aimed at developing adapted SME support tools in Kazakhstan.