Resources
Websites
- International Trade Center (ITC)
- ITC: Ye! Global community for young entrepreneurs.
- ITC: World Export Development Forum 2023
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- Entrepreneurship Policy Framework and Implementation Guidance
- UNCTAD: Empretec - Entrepreneurship global network
- UNCTAD: Youth
- UNCTAD: Women in Business Awards
- International Labour Organization
- ILO: Map of ILO interventions on Enterprise Formalization
- ILO: Greening SMEs
Other Websites *
- International Council for Small Businesses (ICSB)
- ICSB Annual Global Micro-, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Report 2023
* The UN is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Documents and publications
- General Assembly resolution: Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (A/RES/71/279)
- 2022 Report of the UN Secretary-General: Entrepreneurship for sustainable development
- Entrepreneurship for sustainable development (A/RES/77/160)
- Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and their role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
- ICSB's Top 10 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Trends for 2023
- 2022 ICSB Annual Global Micro-, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises report
- 2021 SME Competitiveness Outlook report
- 2021 Small goes digital report
- Building sustainable enterprises through productivity ecosystems for Decent Work in the BRICS countries
- How MSMEs can contribute to and benefit from a just transition
- UNCTAD: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the New Health Economy
- UNCTAD: Urban expansion, an entrepreneur's playground
- UNCTAD: Empretec Women in Business: Building purpose-driven enterprises amid crises
- UNCTAD: Youth Forum Declaration
- UNIDO: Empowering SMEs through 4IR Technologies
- UNIDO: Due Diligence Legislation for Sustainability Standards Adoption
- Standards for Sustainability: UNIDO's Contribution to Voluntary Sustainability Standards
- UNIDO: Mainstreaming Gender in cluster development
Empowering Voices
The 6th ICSB Global MSMEs Report on Youth, Women Entrepreneurship, and Supply Chain Enhancement
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this report delves into the intricate tapestry of MSMEs and their profound influence on sustainable development. We explore how youth and women entrepreneurs' innovative spirit, creativity, and resilience can reshape industries, foster inclusive growth, and promote equitable opportunities for all. Moreover, we recognize the critical importance of nurturing supply chains that uphold responsible practices, promote fair trade, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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