Why this expertise matters today

Private sector and SME development is a cornerstone of sustainable growth, job creation, and economic diversification. In today’s rapidly evolving global environment, SMEs play a central role in driving innovation, integrating local firms into global value chains, and strengthening economic resilience. Well‑functioning SME ecosystems enable countries to respond to structural changes, support inclusive development, and leverage entrepreneurial potential across all regions.

Why our firm values this expertise

Our firm values this expertise because we have worked for decades at the intersection of enterprise development, competitiveness, and institutional reform. Through surveys, program evaluations, and advisory assignments, Alpha Plus Consulting has gained deep insight into constraints faced by SMEs and the effectiveness of policies and support schemes aimed at improving their performance.

Selected projects

Specifically, this particular expertise has been applied and successfully in the following selected projects:

• Assessment of ADA’s Export Promotion Services – Armenian Development Agency (ADA)

Conducted client satisfaction assessment and evaluated ADA’s effectiveness in improving the business climate and reducing trade barriers.

• Local Partner in Banking Sector Development Project – KfW/SBFIC

Provided due diligence support, banking sector assessments, and training for loan officers under the Credit Guarantee Fund establishment initiative.

• Impact of Russia Sanctions on Georgian Economy – USAID/Integra

Assessed SME vulnerabilities in trade, investment, remittances, and local economic dynamics under newly emerging macroeconomic pressures.

• Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) – World Bank (Georgia)

Contributed to sector prioritization, logistics and green energy analysis, and private sector opportunities assessment.

• HyeProspect Smart-City Development Project – 818 Consulting (UAE)

Advised on strategic design, FEZ licensing, investment environment conditions, and competitive sector positioning.

• Market Research of Agricultural Products – World Vision

Identified SME development opportunities through agricultural product mapping and regional competitiveness assessment.

• Export Diagnostic Study – World Bank

Examined constraints faced by Armenian exporters and proposed measures to integrate SMEs into global markets.

• Analysis of Cost Competitiveness in Selected Export Industries – World Bank

Conducted enterprise-level analysis of costs, productivity, and export bottlenecks in manufacturing and food processing SMEs.

• Establishment of Benchmarks for ADA – Armenian Development Agency

Developed performance benchmarks aimed at improving export promotion and investment facilitation services for SMEs.

• Analysis of Productivity & Competitiveness Trends in Armenia – World Bank

Implemented large-scale enterprise survey to assess innovation, productivity, investment climate and SME constraints.