Training in SMEs in the Canterbury region, New Zealand

Abstract

The focus of this chapter is the case study undertaken in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. Initially looking at the political policy directions put in place by the government to improve the country's economic growth, analysis is then undertaken of the current training participation rates within small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region and current issues that may be holding SMEs back from either undertaking or further developing their training programmes. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the potential implications for future policy developments resulting from the research findings.