Analyzing the Role of Export Promotion Programs in the Development of Export Capabilities and International Risk Management of Export-Oriented Small and Medium Enterprises in the Semi-Northern Provinces of the Country

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1 Ph.D student in Economics, Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

4 Professor, Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

5 Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Employee at Bank Sepah, Tabriz, Iran

Abstract

The aim of the present study is to investigate the impact of export promotion programs on export capabilities as an indicator of tangible capabilities, as well as on risk management practices as an indicator of intangible capabilities, in export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the semi-northern regions of Iran. For this purpose, the conceptual model of the research was designed using the structural equation modeling method, based on data collected from 340 sample companies through a questionnaire. The model was estimated using Amos software. The results showed that export promotion programs have a positive and significant effect on the export capabilities of SMEs (β = 0.89). Furthermore, the findings indicate that these programs also have a positive and significant effect on international risk management practices (β = 0.81). These results emphasize the importance of supportive export policies in strengthening the key capabilities of small and medium enterprises.

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Journal of International Businesses Administration
Volume 8, Issue 4
May 2026
Pages 91-112

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  • Receive Date: 23 October 2025
  • Revise Date: 22 February 2026
  • Accept Date: 03 May 2026

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