Sustainability-driven determinants of SMEs’ effectiveness: Evidence from the green transition in the Western Balkans
持続可能性に基づく中小企業の有効性の決定要因：西バルカン地域におけるグリーン移行の証拠 (AI 翻訳)
Gazmend Deda, Ismail Mehmeti, F. Bislimi, Agron Bajraktar, Arben Tërstena
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日本語
本研究は、西バルカン地域の中小企業のグリーン移行における有効性の決定要因を分析。336社のデータから、経営者の教育・経験、計画立案、R&D投資が効果を高める一方、イノベーション単独では有意でないことを示した。移行経済におけるグリーンファイナンスとガバナンスの重要性を指摘。
English
This study examines sustainability-driven determinants of SME effectiveness in the Western Balkans. Using survey data from 336 SMEs in Kosovo, it finds that managerial education, experience, structured planning, and R&D investment significantly increase sustainability-oriented performance, while innovation alone does not. The results underscore the need for green finance and governance support in transition economies.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
本論文は西バルカン地域に焦点を当てており、日本の中小企業や政策に直接の示唆は限られるが、移行経済におけるグリーン移行の障壁とグリーンファイナンスの役割を理解する上で比較材料を提供する。
In the global GX context
This paper provides empirical evidence on SME green transition in a less-studied region, contributing to the global literature on sustainability readiness and the role of managerial capabilities. It offers insights for international organizations and investors supporting green transition in emerging economies.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Provides empirical evidence on determinants of SME sustainability effectiveness in a transition economy context.
🏢実務担当者:Highlights that investment in managerial education and planning may be more impactful than innovation alone for SMEs pursuing green transition.
🏛政策担当者:Suggests that green finance instruments and governance mechanisms are critical to enabling SME sustainability in regions with weak institutional support.
📄 Abstract（原文）
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a central role in the Western Balkans as the region advances its green transition and alignment with European Union (EU) sustainability frameworks. Under increasing environmental and regulatory pressures, SMEs must strengthen managerial capabilities, strategic planning, and technological investment to remain competitive. This study examines the sustainability-driven determinants of SME effectiveness by analyzing managerial education, prior experience, business planning, research and development (R&D) investment, and innovation activities. Using cross-sectional survey data from 336 SMEs in Kosovo, the study applies binary logistic regression to estimate the likelihood of sustainability-oriented effectiveness under 2025 green transition conditions. The results show that managerial education, experience, structured planning, and R&D investment significantly increase the probability of improved performance, while product and service innovation remain statistically insignificant. These findings suggest that in transition economies, innovation alone may not generate sustainability outcomes without adequate institutional and financial support. Unlike prior studies focusing primarily on financial performance, this research reframes SME effectiveness through a sustainability-readiness perspective. The study contributes empirical evidence to the limited literature on SME sustainability in the Western Balkans and highlights the importance of strengthening green finance instruments and governance mechanisms to support a successful green transition.
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