Insights, Policy, and Business Intelligence for SMEs, Businesses, and Entrepreneurs
In response to the worsening impacts of waste on human health, the economy and the environment, the world today marked the inaugural International Day of Zero Waste, which encourages everyone to prevent and minimize waste and promotes a societal shift towards a circular economy. “The waste crisis is undermining the Earth’s ability to sustain life in…
Zero trust is now a top priority for most organizations, but new research from CyberRisk Alliance Business Intelligence, the research and content arm of cybersecurity data and insights company CyberRisk Alliance (CRA), shows efforts to deploy the framework facing headwinds – specifically over concerns about the user experience and impact on the business. Of the 200+…
This book encapsulates the potential and opportunities with[1]in Rural India, particularly the small enterprises and the pri[1]vate sector. The papers and essays that are covered here include start-up scenarios, SMEs, farm economics, entrepreneurship and en[1]terprise policy aspects, sustainable development goals(SDGs) and rural economy, to mention a few. There are also sector specific studies on handicraft…
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The growing trend of corporate employees and the private sector salaried class quitting their regular jobs in pursuance of entrepreneurial aspiration is not at all a recent phenomenon. But, recently in the new normal-post pandemic, opportunities in the digital economy and expanding global market making more people opt for home-based business (HBB) opportunities. Often these…
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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…
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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.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global E-Commerce market size is estimated to be worth USD 7750530 Million in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 20313450 Million by 2028 with a CAGR of 17.4% during the review period.The Global eCommerce Market is Segmented by Type (Buyer-oriented E-commerce, Supplier-oriented E-commerce, Intermediary-oriented E-commerce), by Application (SMEs, Large Enterprises)….
Over 50 leading trade representatives from across India convened at a CAIT national meet, where they unanimously agreed to spearhead efforts to boost exports to Russia. The immediate opportunity in FMCG and processed foods alone is estimated to be worth over $10 billion. When categories like garments, footwear, and pharmaceuticals are factored in, the potential is even greater.
In 2010-2019 average annual global greenhouse gas emissions were at their highest levels in human history, but the rate of growth has slowed. Without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1.5°C is beyond reach. However, there is increasing evidence of climate action, said scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel…
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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…
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