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The United Nations General Assembly designated 27 June as ‘Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Day’.
MSMEs account for 90% of businesses, 70% of employment and 50% of GDP worldwide. As the backbone of societies everywhere they contribute to local and national economies and to sustaining livelihoods, in particular among the working poor, women, youth, and groups in vulnerable situations.
MSMEs hold the potential to transform economies, foster job creation, and promote equitable economic growth if given adequate support. MSME Day aims to highlight their pivotal role and explore opportunities for their further advancement.
For further information please select the following link: Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day | United Nations
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