Exploring Youth Entrepreneurship

This report explores aspects of youth entrepreneurship as a mechanism to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It sets out the position and challenges of youth in Cambodia, Lao PDR, the Philippin

Supporting Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to Achieve the Sustainable Development

Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the Cambodian economy, comprising more than 90 percent of enterprises in the country. In 2018, MSMEs provided over 70 percent of

Exploring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on MSMEs

Micro-, Small and Medium-size Enterprises Day: First Responders to Societal Needs

To address MSME challenges and in celebration of MSME Day on 27 June, the Permanent Mission of Argentina, UNCTAD, DESA and ICSB will hold a virtual event on 25 June. This event will bring together hig

The Impact of COVID-19 to MSME sector in Sri Lanka

National Workshop on the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Micro-, Small and Medium-si

This workshop was organized by DESA/DSDG, in conjunction with UNDP and the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE) of Gambia. The workshop was attended by approximatel

National Project Launching Workshop on the Role of Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs

The workshop was organized on 4 April 2019. About 60 participants attended the event. The participants consisted of government representatives, civil society, associations of MSME entrepreneurs, acade

National Project Launching Workshop on the Role of Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs

The workshop was organized on 4-5 October 2018. It aimed to explore pathways and enabling factors for scaling up MSME growth for achieving the SDGs in Cambodia. About 100 participants form ten Ministr

Study Tour on Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to the Basque region

The study tour took place on 3-5 March 2020 in the Basque region, Spain. It facilitated sharing of policy experience and good practices in a range of areas applicable to MSME development. These includ

Study Tour on Strengthening Youth Startups in Creative Industries in the Philippines

The study tour was jointly organized by DESA/DSDG and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Philippines on 4-8 November 2019.  It received 14 policymakers and MSME entrepreneurs from the Phi

Study Tour on Ease of Business Registration in Cambodia

The study tour was jointly organized by DESA/DSDG and the Ministry of Industry and Handicraft, Cambodia. It lasted five days on 27-31 May 2019. Headed by Dr. Kimleng Laim, Director General, General De