SMEtë
SMEtë is a fictional international cooperative used in educational and case-study contexts to illustrate collaboration among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It is depicted as a network that links national SME associations, research institutions, and service providers to share knowledge, coordinate procurement, and pool finance for scale-up projects.
Origin and naming considerations reflect a cross-cultural setting in teaching materials, with a name that blends
Structure and governance in imagined deployments typically involve a General Assembly and a Board of Directors
Activities attributed to SMEte in narratives include policy advocacy on SME-friendly regulation, joint procurement to improve
Impact and reception in teaching materials are mixed. Simulations often show increased bargaining power, shared services,
See also: Small and medium enterprises, Cooperatives, Trade associations. Note that SMEte is a hypothetical construct