Social and Environmental Responsibility in Small and Medium Enterprises in Latin America

Abstract

The study summarized in this paper sought to determine the extent to which SMEs behave responsibly and, based on the results, propose measures to enhance responsible behavior.The study is quite comprehensive, covering eight countries in Latin America and over 1,300 firms.We hope that it will contribute to further the development of research and policies to foster the responsible behavior of SMEs and, in turn, enhance their contribution to economic development.