مجلة الأصيل للبحوث الاقتصادية والإدارية

Benchmarking As A Competitiveness Tool For Women-led Smes In Algeria

Auteurs : Benbouza Saddik . Ouchen Rima .

Résumé

This paper examines the fragile development of women-led entrepreneurship in Algeria, where financial, institutional, and sociocultural constraints weaken SME competitiveness. It investigates benchmarking as a managerial and policy tool for strengthening competitive performance. Using a descriptive and analytical approach, the study synthesises data, institutional reports, and indicators from national and international organisations. Findings indicate that, despite available institutional programmes and intermediaries, benchmarking adoption remains limited because of data scarcity, resource and time constraints, insufficient technical knowledge, administrative burdens, and digital challenges. The paper recommends integrating benchmarking into enterprise management and public support mechanisms to improve competitiveness and sustainability in Algeria.

Mots clés

Benchmarking ; Women-led entrepreneurship ; SME Competitiveness ; Algeria