Category: SMEs

MSME Day 2022:”Resilience and Rebuilding: MSMEs for Sustainable Development”

27 June 202227 June 2022 Editor No Comments

June 27 is observed as MSME Day| 27 June marks the annual celebration of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. On April 6, 2017, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution recognising the role that MSMEs play in achieving the UN SDG Goals 2030. Resolution (A/71/279) was adopted during the session decided to observe June…

SMEs, TOP STORIES, Updates

SwitchMed: Catalyzing a Green Revolution in the Mediterranean

25 June 202228 November 2024 Editor No Comments

Through the success of the SwitchMed initiative, the Southern Mediterranean countries are poised to lead by example, demonstrating that economic growth and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand. For businesses, policymakers, and green innovators, SwitchMed represents a beacon of opportunity and a call to action in the fight against climate change.

Circular Economy, Entreprenurs, Enviornment, FEATURED, innovation, Manufacturing, SMEs, TOP STORIES

International Trade Centre launched upgraded Benchmarking Platform

16 May 202217 May 2022 Editor No Comments

Newly up-graded platform is more effective in many ways; Qualitative and quantitative data allows for individual and group examination of small enterprises and business support organizations, offering vital research to aid in trade policy formation. The new platform can be accessed at www.ITCBenchmarking.org . The International Trade Centre (ITC) launched an “upgraded Benchmarking Platform”, which…

Business, SMEs, Trade

Sri Lanka: channelizing human capital for diversification in the knowledge economy

28 April 202217 May 2022 P. KOSHY No Comments

Sri Lanka’s economic crisis has left its population faced with shortages in essential commodities, including life-saving medicines, and basic food items like rice and milk. While any crisis may be turned into an opportunity, for Lanka, this might be a watershed moment in its quest to make a name for itself in the new knowledge…

Opinion, SMEs

India Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Report 2021

3 April 20223 April 2022 Editor No Comments

India MSME Report 2021 is the 24th volume in the ‘MSMER Series’. The report put forward an independent and scholarly view of the state of India’s micro, small and medium enterprises on a yearly basis, and of the likely happenings for the future. The Report is being brought out under the ‘India MSME Communication Programme…

News, Reviews, SMEs

SME business-enabling platform launched in UAE

9 March 20229 March 2022 Editor No Comments

SME business-enabling platform launched in UAE

News, SMEs

India-UAE CEPA to benefit SMEs

21 February 202221 February 2022 Editor No Comments

ndia-UAE CEPA to benefit SMEs
INDIA- UAE bilateral free trade agreement to create one million-plus jobs for Indians

The partnership agreement will open doors for labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, gem & jewellery, medicines, agricultural products, footwear, leather, sports goods, engineering goods, auto components and plastics……
The CEPA brings the two nations closer, will open many new opportunities for Indians to work in UAE, including in fintech, edtech, green tech, automation and Artificial Intelligence. Technology, digital trade and sustainability have a big focus in the partnership.

News, SMEs, TOP STORIES, Uncategorised, Updates

Private sector participation in climate agenda

11 July 202111 July 2021 Editor 5 Comments

Private sector participation climate agenda

African Development Bank scoping study on implementing NDCs in Africa recommends that development financial institutions and other investors focus on high-impact, high-growth potential start-ups that can drive climate-related innovation.

SMEs

Disruptive New- Normal & Survival Strategies

29 June 202129 June 2021 Editor No Comments

India MSME Report 2021 Released India MSME Report 20201 is the Twenty- fourth volume of India’s comprehensive Annual Review on MSMEs. This is being brought out since 1997 by ISED- Small Enterprise Observatory (ISED-SEO), Institute of Small Enterprises and Development, Kochi, Kerala, India. India MSME Report 2021 focuses on disruptive New Normal & Survival Strategies. The…

Business, FEATURED, News, SMEs

India: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Extends Validity of Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum from 31st March, 2021 to 31st December, 2021

17 June 20218 July 2021 Editor No Comments

Considering the hardships faced by MSMEs during the prevailing COVID-19 situation and the representations received from the various MSME associations, financial institutions and Government departments dealing with the interest of MSME Sector

News, SMEs, Updates