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The Urgent Need for E-commerce Regulation to Protect Small Traders and MSMEs

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The Urgent Need for E-commerce Regulation to Protect Small Traders and MSMEs

The rapid rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the retail industry, offering consumers convenience and a wide range of products. However, this growth has come at a cost to India’s small traders and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), who are struggling to compete against large online platforms that often engage in unfair practices. This has…

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The 14th European Congress of SMEs in Katowice, Poland

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The 14th European Congress of SMEs in Katowice, Poland

The largest event in Europe dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is back. The 14th European Congress of SMEs will take place from October 29 to 30, 2024, at the International Congress Centre in Katowice, Poland, under the banner “Shape the Future Now.” This highly anticipated event is a pivotal moment for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and policy makers.

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Kladana Empowers SMEs to Launch Online Sales Without a Website and Digital Storefront

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Kladana Empowers SMEs to Launch Online Sales Without a Website and Digital Storefront

Mumbai, 13 September, 2024: Kladana, the cloud-based software solution known for its inventory, sales, and manufacturing management, has launched a new browser-based app named Online Order App that allows businesses to sell online without having to create their website, offering the ability to share digital product catalogs directly with customers and easily manage sales orders….

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Global Initiative for Industrial Safety (GIFIS) Launches Pioneering Manifesto for Worker Safety

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Global Initiative for Industrial Safety (GIFIS) Launches Pioneering Manifesto for Worker Safety

Dubai, 10 September 2024 – The Global Initiative for Industrial Safety (GIFIS) has unveiled its Manifesto for Global Industrial Safety, a comprehensive blueprint aimed at enhancing worker safety through the adoption of advanced technologies. Developed in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit (GMIS),…

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Global Labour Income Share Declines, Increasing Inequality and Slowing SDG Progress, Says ILO

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Global Labour Income Share Declines, Increasing Inequality and Slowing SDG Progress, Says ILO

Geneva, September 2024: The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned of increasing inequality and slow progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in its latest report, World Employment and Social Outlook: September 2024 Update. The report highlights a significant decline in the global labour income share, which has stagnated after falling by 0.6 percentage points…

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MoU Signed Between Ministry of MSME and U.S. Small Business Administration

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MoU Signed Between Ministry of MSME and U.S. Small Business Administration

On August 13, 2024, in New Delhi, Shri S. C. L. Das, Secretary of the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) of India, and Ms. Isabel Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) of the United States, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation between the two nations on…

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MSME Ministry Expands Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Initiatives

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MSME Ministry Expands Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Initiatives

Delhi, August 8, 2024(PIB-MSME-Min.India) – The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME),India, continues to push forward its efforts to enhance entrepreneurship and skill development in India. Under the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP), the Ministry is actively encouraging youth from marginalized sections of society—including SC/ST communities, women, differently abled individuals, ex-servicemen, and…

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Support to SMEs: Government Initiatives to Boost Competitiveness and Global Integration

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09 Aug 2024 (PIB, NewDelhi): The Government of India has implemented a range of initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of Indian industry, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and to increase their participation in global value chains. Key programs include the Make in India initiative, promotion of Ease of Doing Business, and improved access to…

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ITU-Huawei Digital Talent Program Launches First Cohort to Drive Global Innovation

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ITU-Huawei Digital Talent Program Launches First Cohort to Drive Global Innovation

The Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) is a dynamic initiative designed to empower and inspire young digital leaders. Launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with Huawei, the program provides guidance, training, and financial support to 30 young fellows each year, enabling them to implement transformative digital development projects in their communities…

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Huawei and Zambian Government Join Forces to Launch 100 Smart Villages

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Huawei and Zambian Government Join Forces to Launch 100 Smart Villages

“The Smart Village Project will enhance living conditions, create over 5,000 jobs, and provide essential services to 400,000 villagers, marking a transformative step in Zambia’s rural development.” — President Hakainde Hichilema Muchila, Zambia, July 17, 2024 — In a groundbreaking initiative poised to transform rural life across Zambia, Huawei Technologies and the Government of Zambia…

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