مجلة إقتصاد المال والأعمال
Volume 11, Numéro 1, Pages 667-688
2026-05-31

Digital Ecosystems And Sme Competitiveness: A Conceptual Framework For Value Creation, Integration, And Policy Support

Authors : Bouklia Nawel . Touitou Mohammed .

Abstract

This paper explores how digital ecosystems empower SMEs to develop capabilities and join platform networks. By bridging gaps in fragmented research, it proposes a unified framework connecting technology, governance, and institutional support to firm performance. The study provides a roadmap for policymakers and managers to design more inclusive and resilient digital environments. It concludes that integrating these factors is essential for boosting SME innovation and long-term competitiveness.

Keywords

Digital ecosystems for SMEs ; SME competitiveness ; platform governance ; institutional support ; digital transformation