Ahimbisibwe, Godwin M.Ntayi, Joseph M.Ngoma, MohammedBakunda, GeofreyKabagambe, Levi2022-05-262022-05-262020Ahimbisibwe, G. M., Ntayi, J. M., Ngoma, M., Bakunda, G., & Kabagambe, L. B. (2020). The internationalization of small to medium-sized enterprises: do all levels in international networking matter?. Journal of small business and enterprise development.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JSBED-09-2019-0313/full/htmlhttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/3441The purpose of this study was to investigate whether each level in international networking (network extension, network penetration and network integration) matters in the internationalization of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach – The study adopted a cross-sectional and correlational research design. The data were collected through a questionnaire survey of 206 exporting SMEs in Uganda. The study employed a structural equation modelling (SEM) technique using partial least square (PLS) to test the hypothesis. Findings – The findings revealed that network extension and network integration do matter in SMEs’ internationalization, while network penetration does not. Practical implications – SMEs in developing countries need to concentrate on network extension and network integration levels to successfully internationalize their operations. Originality/value – The study provides initial evidence on whether network extension, network penetration and network integration matter in SMEs’ internationalization in developing countries like Uganda.enSMEsUgandaInternationalizationNetwork extensionNetwork integrationArticle