This article is a commentary on primary research conducted in 2014 on the
SME sector in Brazil. Its purpose is to provide broad policy recommendations
for MSME development and engagement in Jamaica and
CARICOM. The main aim of the research is to identify best practices
within the Brazilian SME sector which can be adapted to the CARICOM
context. This is in an effort to stimulate discussions and future research
within the area. The article briefly examines two of the largest nongovernmental
organizations in Brazil (SEBRAE and CNI) which focus on