Legal regulation of measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
https://doi.org/10.52468/2542-1514.2026.10(1).134-143
Abstract
The subject of this study is social relations that develop within the framework of regulating measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The hypothesis of the study is that legal and organizational mechanisms of SME support, implemented at the organizational level, can stimulate entrepreneurial activity, foster economic development among SCO member states, and strengthen international cooperation in this important and topical area.
The study relies on general scientific and specialized research methods. General scientific methods include analysis, synthesis, the inductive-deductive method, the systems thinking method, comparison, among others. Specialized methods comprise the comparative legal method, the historical legal method, analysis of regulatory acts, and analysis of law implementation practice.
The study concludes that joint efforts of SCO member states are crucial for SME development and recommends improving legal and organizational support mechanisms to boost entrepreneurship. Key points include: addressing legal gaps through interstate cooperation, supporting SMEs at both national and international levels, differing national SME regulations, the SCO's role in providing legal and organizational foundations, the need for an international treaty due to stronger organizational mechanisms, and the establishment of a specialized SME body to enhance existing structures' effectiveness.
About the Authors
R. A. Kasyanov
MGIMO University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Rustam A. Kasyanov – Doctor of Law, Professor, Department of Integration and Human Rights Law
76, Vernadskogo pr., Moscow, 119454
A. D. Basova
MGIMO University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anna D. Basova – Lawyer, applicant for a PhD degree
76, Vernadskogo pr., Moscow, 119454
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