The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing the crucial role Micro- Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) play in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Resolution (A/71/L.60) designates June 27 as “Micro-, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day.” With support from the ICSB, The Mission of Argentina to the UN-authored the resolution that was presented to and negotiated with all UN member states.
Press Conference on new initiatives to empower micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as engines of job creation, innovation, and sustainable growth. The event is co-organized by the Permanent Mission of Argentina to the United Nations, the UN Office for Partnerships and the International Council for Small Business (ICSB).
Speakers:
Mariano Mayer, National Secretary for Entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises, Argentina
Martín García Moritán, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations
Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy, Executive Director, ICSB
Dr. Winslow Sargeant, Senior Vice President, ICSB (former Chief Counsel for Advocacy, US Small Business Administration)
The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) is a non-profit organization devoted to continuing management education for entrepreneurs and small business.
Founded in 1955, the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) was the first international membership organization to promote the growth and development of small businesses worldwide. The organization brings together educators, researchers, policy-makers and practitioners from around the world to share knowledge and expertise in their respective fields.
WHY ICSB?
ICSB uses our global network to promote the development of knowledge in all areas of business theory and practice proven to be effective in sustaining small business and entrepreneurship. Collaborating with our partners from around the world, we work to deliver the following programs, workshops, training sessions and certifications to bring our members together and encourage knowledge sharing.
Learn from The Very Best
Access to the best minds in business, education and government
Global Conferences
Access to ICSB’s annual world conference and regionally-affiliated conferences
Journal of Small Business Management
Subscription to ICSB Bulletin and the internationally respected JSBM
Subject Matter Expertise
Access to the latest information on entrepreneurship and SMEs globally
Partners
In order to provide additional benefits to our members, ICSB engages in strategic partnerships with organizations who have a similar mission – to cultivate and grow the global small business climate.
Global Partners
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