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When small businesses can access the right kind of finance, they grow faster, hire more people, improve productivity, and deepen the local content of investment. ? ITC

Resources

UN documents and publications

 

Â鶹APP Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

Â鶹APP Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

International Trade Centre (ITC)

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Academic Journals*

Publishes international research on small business management and entrepreneurship, including small business finance, organization, strategy, and finance.

Publishes articles on the growth and sustainability of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, including Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and policy.

Global mission to nurture the growth and advancement of small businesses on a global scale, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Review focuses on dynamic and emerging intersections within the field of entrepreneurship.  

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International Labour Organization (ILO)

Â鶹APP Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

World Trade Organization (WTO)

  • (a learning tool to simulate the challenges of a small international exporter)

Other websites

  • OECD
  • EU 
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2026 Global MSMEs Report: The Age of Human-Centered Entrepreneurship

This year's report explores the emergence of a new entrepreneurial era. For decades, entrepreneurship was defined by growth, scale, and innovation. Today, MSMEs face a larger challenge: creating economic opportunity while advancing human well-being. As artificial intelligence transforms industries and societies, entrepreneurs are increasingly called upon to build businesses that are not only profitable, but also purposeful, inclusive, resilient, and human-centered. The 2026 Global MSMEs Report examines how this transformation is unfolding across regions, sectors, and communities worldwide.

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