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Development Economics

Unleashing the potential: Enhancing technology adoption and innovation for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)

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Article: 2267748 | Received 27 May 2023, Accepted 03 Oct 2023, Published online: 11 Oct 2023

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