Assessment of the prospects for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in the current conditions of economic development

The article examines the importance of the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as a key element of economic growth.The author emphasizes that the intensification of SME development contributes to the competitiveness of the economy, the creation of new business structures and the promotion of innovative projects.Particular attention is paid to analyzing the peculiarities and prospects of SME development in different countries, such as the United States, China and Kazakhstan, in order to identify important trends affecting the structure of the economy and the overall economic potential of the country.