Jurnal Studi Pemerintahan dan Akuntabilitas
Vol 6 No 1 (2026): Juli

Knowledge Management Practices in Improving MSMEs Innovation: A Systematic Literature Review period 2016-2025

Tesa Tiara (Universitas Mitra Indonesia, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia)
Dwi Pratiwi (Universitas Mitra Indonesia, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia)
Lumitha Ayu Ningtias (Universitas Mitra Indonesia, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia)
Armalia Reny Wa (Universitas Mitra Indonesia, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Jul 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to systematically review andsynthesize existing literature on Knowledge Management (KM)practices and their role in enhancing innovation capabilitiesamong Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Itidentifies key KM mechanisms, explores their relationships withdifferent forms of innovation, and highlights research gaps forfuture studies.Methodology: A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) wasconducted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for SystematicReviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Relevantpeer-reviewed articles published between 2016 and 2025 wereretrieved from Scopus and Google Scholar. A total of 31 articleswere selected using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteriaand analyzed through qualitative content analysis to identifymajor themes, patterns, and relationships between KM practicesand innovation outcomes.Results: The findings reveal that knowledge sharing, leadershipsupport, human resource management practices, and intellectualcapital are key drivers connecting KM with innovation inMSMEs. These practices contribute to product, process, andgreen innovation, particularly when supported by collaborativecultures and continuous capability development.Conclusion: KM serves as a strategic resource for strengtheningMSME innovation and competitiveness.Limitations: This study is limited by database coverage andpublication periods.Contribution: This review provides an integrated framework forunderstanding KM-driven innovation and offers insights forfuture research and MSME development strategies

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Journal Info

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jastaka

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Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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Jurnal Studi Pemerintahan dan Akuntabilitas (Jastaka) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes critical and original analysis from researchers and academic practitioners about social, politics, and government issues. Jastaka accepts quality manuscripts aiming at advancing theoretical and ...