Smarter Markets, Stronger Economies: AI-Driven Deregulation for the Digital Age
For much of the past decade, the MSME narrative has revolved around survival — navigating pandemics, supply-chain shocks, inflation, and capital constraints. Today, that narrative is decisively changing. Across regions, MSMEs and startups are no longer just adapting to disruption; they are strategically reshaping how growth is defined and delivered in a fractured global economy….
Enterprising Futures: Global SME Insights 2025 New Delhi, India – August 2025 – A new 276-page flagship report, Enterprising Futures: Global SME Insights 2025, calls for a fundamental rethinking of how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are supported in a rapidly changing global economy. Drawing on 25 thematic chapters and 12 expert commentaries from leading…
Why Startups Aren’t the Only Face of Entrepreneurship Startups drive innovation, but family businesses and traditional SMEs build resilience, trust, and long-term value. Understanding how these models complement each other is key to redefining entrepreneurship for real-world impact and sustainable economic growth. The global fascination with startups—high-growth ventures chasing billion-dollar valuations—has reshaped how we view…
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Why Governance Matters at the Grassroots Rupam Tandon discusses why robust corporate governance is becoming a growth imperative for Indian startups and SMEs. From moving beyond founder-led decision-making to building independent boards, embedding ethical leadership, succession planning, and ESG-focused practices, governance is now central to attracting investors, managing risks, and achieving sustainable, scalable growth in…
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The line between success and failure for entrepreneurs—particularly startup founders—is often blurred. It’s not capital, visibility, or even a brilliant idea that determines longevity. It’s character. Values. And the ability to remain grounded when success tempts ego and shortcuts. Generational family-run businesses offer valuable lessons here. Many operate within a disciplined framework honed over decades—sometimes…
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For decades, global development discourse has relied on outdated binaries—“developed” and “developing”—shaped by the post-World War II institutional architecture and Cold War geopolitics. The transatlantic powers of North America and Western Europe have long assumed the role of global standard-bearers of development. However, a closer look at present-day realities reveals a different story. On key…
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The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an and Hub71 have partnered to boost social tech entrepreneurship in Abu Dhabi. The collaboration supports social startups with mentorship, resources, and the Social Certificate. Startups gain access to Hub71’s network and incentives, fostering local impact and global scaling, while shaping Abu Dhabi’s social tech ecosystem. Abu Dhabi, 31…
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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is taking significant steps to foster the startup ecosystem and industry by promoting innovation in manufacturing. This is being achieved through collaboration with startups and the development of manufacturing incubators. Importance of Manufacturing for Economic Growth Rapid industrialization and manufacturing are crucial drivers of economic…
On September 27, 2020, amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the IERD-Global SME News hosted a pivotal webinar titled “Tapping into the Entrepreneurial Wave: Opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.” The event provided a platform for discussing the drastic impact the pandemic had on non-corporate enterprises, including small businesses, micro, small, and medium-sized manufacturing entities,…