The Acceleration Strategy of Small Medium Enterprises Growth in East Kalimantan Province Indonesia

This studys’ aim is to identify the root cause of problem and design strategies in optimizing the role of CSR in accelerating SMEs growth. The data collected through in-dept interview, FGD, questionnaires distribution and literature study and analyzed by using the descriptive qualitative method. There were four root cause of problems: no communication networking; the reluctance of companies; lack of government commitment; less concern in economic empowerment. The solution were developing communication patterns; increasing the institution role; increasing the stakeholders capacity; and sharpening the CSR programs.